Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in France
France: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was 10.07 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in France, 2002–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
France recorded 10.07 % change on previous year for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 64.0% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in France peaked at 144.66 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -41.17 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places France 57th 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 France, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -1.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -10.98 % change on previous year | +780.7% |
| 2004 | 144.66 % change on previous year | -1417.1% |
| 2005 | -32.42 % change on previous year | -122.4% |
| 2006 | 64.23 % change on previous year | -298.1% |
| 2007 | -17.71 % change on previous year | -127.6% |
| 2008 | 26.4 % change on previous year | -249.1% |
| 2009 | -35.68 % change on previous year | -235.2% |
| 2010 | 9.17 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 2011 | -22.48 % change on previous year | -345.2% |
| 2012 | 13.15 % change on previous year | -158.5% |
| 2013 | -40.81 % change on previous year | -410.3% |
| 2014 | 10.14 % change on previous year | -124.9% |
| 2015 | -25.79 % change on previous year | -354.3% |
| 2016 | 77.22 % change on previous year | -399.4% |
| 2017 | -0.8645 % change on previous year | -101.1% |
| 2018 | 3.96 % change on previous year | -557.8% |
| 2019 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 2020 | -15.46 % change on previous year | -757.7% |
| 2021 | 22.84 % change on previous year | -247.7% |
| 2022 | -41.17 % change on previous year | -280.3% |
| 2023 | 27.94 % change on previous year | -167.9% |
| 2024 | 10.07 % change on previous year | -64.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 10.07 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -7.48 % change on previous year. (61 countries reporting)
- France's 10.07 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -3.72 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.16 % change on previous year | -35.68 % change on previous year | 144.66 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 2.6 % change on previous year | -40.81 % change on previous year | 77.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8433 % change on previous year | -41.17 % change on previous year | 27.94 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 54 Sri Lanka 15.8 % change on previous year compare
- 55 China 14.55 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Russia 10.09 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Austria 8.07 % change on previous year compare
- 59 Algeria 7.61 % change on previous year compare
- 60 United Kingdom 7.27 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in France?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in France was 10.07 % 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 144.66 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -41.17 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does France rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- France ranks 57th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.