Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Iraq
Iraq: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was -94.46 % change on previous year in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Iraq, 2002–2013
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 Iraq is -94.46 % change on previous year, measured in 2013. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 130.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 583.81 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -94.46 % change on previous year, in 2013.
Iraq ranks 176th of 180 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -71.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 308.09 % change on previous year | -531.0% |
| 2004 | 87.35 % change on previous year | -71.6% |
| 2005 | -69.97 % change on previous year | -180.1% |
| 2006 | -55.55 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2007 | 583.81 % change on previous year | -1151.0% |
| 2008 | -32.1 % change on previous year | -105.5% |
| 2009 | 335.82 % change on previous year | -1146.2% |
| 2010 | -91.53 % change on previous year | -127.3% |
| 2013 | -94.46 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's -94.46 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -8.57 % change on previous year, 11.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Iraq's -94.46 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -9.08 % change on previous year, 10.4× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 135.75 % change on previous year | -71.48 % change on previous year | 583.81 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | -93 % change on previous year | -94.46 % change on previous year | -91.53 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 173 Syria -88.53 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Vanuatu -89.06 % change on previous year compare
- 175 Cyprus -90 % change on previous year compare
- 177 British Virgin Islands -95.65 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Botswana -100 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Chad -100 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Uzbekistan -100 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Iraq
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2116 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3911 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7096 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.235 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 30.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Iraq?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Iraq was -94.46 % change on previous year in 2013, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 583.81 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -94.46 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Iraq rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- Iraq ranks 176th out of 180 countries with data for 2013.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 130.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.