Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Germany
Germany: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was -22.02 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Germany, 2002–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Germany stood at -22.02 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 176.0% on the previous year and down 261.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 275.26 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -48.03 % change on previous year, in 2003.
Germany ranks 125th 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -11.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -48.03 % change on previous year | +323.8% |
| 2004 | 275.26 % change on previous year | -673.2% |
| 2005 | -1.25 % change on previous year | -100.5% |
| 2006 | 10.52 % change on previous year | -938.5% |
| 2007 | -17.28 % change on previous year | -264.2% |
| 2008 | 55.7 % change on previous year | -422.4% |
| 2009 | -23.85 % change on previous year | -142.8% |
| 2010 | 24.13 % change on previous year | -201.2% |
| 2011 | -37.5 % change on previous year | -255.5% |
| 2012 | 7.08 % change on previous year | -118.9% |
| 2013 | -37.58 % change on previous year | -630.6% |
| 2014 | 13.63 % change on previous year | -136.3% |
| 2015 | -16.96 % change on previous year | -224.4% |
| 2016 | 46 % change on previous year | -371.3% |
| 2017 | 24.68 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 2018 | -10.98 % change on previous year | -144.5% |
| 2019 | 31.35 % change on previous year | -385.5% |
| 2020 | -5.25 % change on previous year | -116.8% |
| 2021 | -3.71 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 2022 | -37.35 % change on previous year | +905.8% |
| 2023 | 28.96 % change on previous year | -177.5% |
| 2024 | -22.02 % change on previous year | -176.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's -22.02 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -7.48 % change on previous year, 2.9× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Germany's -22.02 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -3.72 % change on previous year, 5.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.97 % change on previous year | -48.03 % change on previous year | 275.26 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 4.38 % change on previous year | -37.58 % change on previous year | 46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -7.88 % change on previous year | -37.35 % change on previous year | 28.96 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 122 Iran -19.42 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Peru -19.73 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Myanmar -21.45 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Mozambique -22.33 % change on previous year compare
- 127 India -23.15 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Costa Rica -24.41 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Germany?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Germany was -22.02 % 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 275.26 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -48.03 % change on previous year in 2003.
- How does Germany rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- Germany ranks 125th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 261.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.