Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Belgium
Belgium: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was -18.28 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Belgium, 2002–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Belgium recorded -18.28 % change on previous year for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is down 262.9% on the previous year and down 130.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Belgium peaked at 112 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -50.42 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places Belgium 121st out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Belgium, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 42.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -42.44 % change on previous year | -200.8% |
| 2004 | 90.37 % change on previous year | -312.9% |
| 2005 | 63.1 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 2006 | 12.05 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 2007 | -4.94 % change on previous year | -141.0% |
| 2008 | -13.03 % change on previous year | +163.6% |
| 2009 | 63.13 % change on previous year | -584.6% |
| 2010 | 18.79 % change on previous year | -70.2% |
| 2011 | -44.09 % change on previous year | -334.7% |
| 2012 | -26.07 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 2013 | -50.42 % change on previous year | +93.4% |
| 2014 | 60.46 % change on previous year | -219.9% |
| 2015 | -12.31 % change on previous year | -120.4% |
| 2016 | 112 % change on previous year | -1009.9% |
| 2017 | -12.2 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 2018 | 31.35 % change on previous year | -357.0% |
| 2019 | 84.08 % change on previous year | +168.2% |
| 2020 | -25.86 % change on previous year | -130.8% |
| 2021 | 34.67 % change on previous year | -234.1% |
| 2022 | -49.33 % change on previous year | -242.3% |
| 2023 | 11.22 % change on previous year | -122.8% |
| 2024 | -18.28 % change on previous year | -262.9% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's -18.28 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -7.48 % change on previous year, 2.4× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Belgium's -18.28 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -3.72 % change on previous year, 4.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.29 % change on previous year | -42.44 % change on previous year | 90.37 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 16.16 % change on previous year | -50.42 % change on previous year | 112 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -9.51 % change on previous year | -49.33 % change on previous year | 34.67 % change on previous year | 5 |
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- 120 Angola -18.2 % change on previous year compare
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More reference data data for Belgium
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9298 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1382 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7526 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Belgium?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Belgium was -18.28 % 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 112 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was -50.42 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Belgium rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- Belgium ranks 121st out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 130.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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.