Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Canada
Canada: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was -3.35 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Canada, 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 Canada is -3.35 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 88.2% on the previous year and down 108.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Canada peaked at 97.64 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -44.3 % change on previous year, in 2013.
Canada ranks 88th of 180 countries on this measure, 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 Canada, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 13.15 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -16.41 % change on previous year | -224.8% |
| 2004 | 97.64 % change on previous year | -695.0% |
| 2005 | -6.91 % change on previous year | -107.1% |
| 2006 | 8.09 % change on previous year | -217.0% |
| 2007 | -8.29 % change on previous year | -202.5% |
| 2008 | -10.23 % change on previous year | +23.5% |
| 2009 | -10.47 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -143.5% |
| 2011 | -30.87 % change on previous year | -777.7% |
| 2012 | 51.2 % change on previous year | -265.9% |
| 2013 | -44.3 % change on previous year | -186.5% |
| 2014 | 38.28 % change on previous year | -186.4% |
| 2015 | -24.95 % change on previous year | -165.2% |
| 2016 | 62.41 % change on previous year | -350.1% |
| 2017 | 0.8304 % change on previous year | -98.7% |
| 2018 | -11.75 % change on previous year | -1515.4% |
| 2019 | -14.81 % change on previous year | +26.0% |
| 2020 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -112.9% |
| 2021 | 17.33 % change on previous year | +809.1% |
| 2022 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -79.5% |
| 2023 | -28.47 % change on previous year | -902.5% |
| 2024 | -3.35 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's -3.35 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -7.48 % change on previous year, 45% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.32 % change on previous year | -16.41 % change on previous year | 97.64 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 3.06 % change on previous year | -44.3 % change on previous year | 62.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.81 % change on previous year | -28.47 % change on previous year | 17.33 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 85 Solomon Islands -2.54 % change on previous year compare
- 86 Japan -2.83 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Georgia -3.21 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Trinidad and Tobago -3.52 % change on previous year compare
- 90 Kazakhstan -4.22 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Jamaica -5.2 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Canada
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Canada?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Canada was -3.35 % 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 97.64 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -44.3 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Canada rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- Canada ranks 88th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 108.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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.