Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in China
China: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was 14.55 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in China, 2002–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
China recorded 14.55 % change on previous year for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 169.4% on the previous year and down 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in China peaked at 104.5 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -28.98 % change on previous year, in 2013.
China ranks 55th 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 China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 22.08 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -12.85 % change on previous year | -158.2% |
| 2004 | 104.5 % change on previous year | -913.2% |
| 2005 | -10.05 % change on previous year | -109.6% |
| 2006 | 21.98 % change on previous year | -318.7% |
| 2007 | 37.96 % change on previous year | +72.7% |
| 2008 | 11 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
| 2009 | 7.61 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 2010 | 13.45 % change on previous year | +76.9% |
| 2011 | -9.02 % change on previous year | -167.0% |
| 2012 | -6.11 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 2013 | -28.98 % change on previous year | +373.9% |
| 2014 | 17.2 % change on previous year | -159.4% |
| 2015 | -9.86 % change on previous year | -157.3% |
| 2016 | 97.56 % change on previous year | -1089.4% |
| 2017 | 29.85 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 2018 | -25.33 % change on previous year | -184.9% |
| 2019 | -10.81 % change on previous year | -57.3% |
| 2020 | -9.14 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 2021 | -0.507 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 2022 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -423.7% |
| 2023 | 5.4 % change on previous year | +229.0% |
| 2024 | 14.55 % change on previous year | +169.4% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 14.55 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -8.57 % change on previous year. (50 countries reporting)
- China's 14.55 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -10.4 % change on previous year. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.78 % change on previous year | -12.85 % change on previous year | 104.5 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 6.8 % change on previous year | -28.98 % change on previous year | 97.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.39 % change on previous year | -9.14 % change on previous year | 14.55 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 52 Spain 23.68 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Tanzania 21.38 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Sri Lanka 15.8 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Russia 10.09 % change on previous year compare
- 57 France 10.07 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Austria 8.07 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for China
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 49.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 18.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 165.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in China?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in China was 14.55 % 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 104.5 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -28.98 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does China rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- China ranks 55th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.