Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Barbados
Barbados: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was -37.5 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Barbados, 2002–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Barbados is -37.5 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 154.8% on the previous year and up 59.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Barbados peaked at 999.96 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -92.4 % change on previous year, in 2013.
Barbados ranks 144th of 180 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Barbados, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -80.94 % change on previous year | -870.0% |
| 2004 | 49.95 % change on previous year | -161.7% |
| 2005 | 216.65 % change on previous year | +333.8% |
| 2006 | -78.94 % change on previous year | -136.4% |
| 2007 | 999.96 % change on previous year | -1366.7% |
| 2008 | -48.86 % change on previous year | -104.9% |
| 2009 | -20.01 % change on previous year | -59.1% |
| 2010 | 91.64 % change on previous year | -558.1% |
| 2011 | -20.29 % change on previous year | -122.1% |
| 2012 | 210.92 % change on previous year | -1139.6% |
| 2013 | -92.4 % change on previous year | -143.8% |
| 2017 | -12.05 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
| 2018 | -68.18 % change on previous year | +465.9% |
| 2019 | -57.14 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2022 | 5.55 % change on previous year | -109.7% |
| 2023 | 68.42 % change on previous year | +1133.0% |
| 2024 | -37.5 % change on previous year | -154.8% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's -37.5 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -7.48 % change on previous year, 5.0× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Barbados's -37.5 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -9.83 % change on previous year, 3.8× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 131.04 % change on previous year | -80.94 % change on previous year | 999.96 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 7.5 % change on previous year | -92.4 % change on previous year | 210.92 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | 12.16 % change on previous year | -37.5 % change on previous year | 68.42 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
- 141 Suriname -35.89 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Panama -36.34 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Azerbaijan -37.43 % change on previous year compare
- 145 French Guiana -38.1 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Turkey -38.21 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Hungary -38.74 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Barbados
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0268 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0217 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0558 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0558 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.118 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2758 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Barbados?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Barbados was -37.5 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 999.96 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was -92.4 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Barbados rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- Barbados ranks 144th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Tree cover loss by dominant driver. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Tree cover loss by dominant driver. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.