Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Japan
Japan: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was -2.83 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Japan, 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 Japan is -2.83 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 20.8% on the previous year and down 111.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Japan peaked at 102.29 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -47.85 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places Japan 86th 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -15.43 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -28.77 % change on previous year | +86.4% |
| 2004 | 102.29 % change on previous year | -455.6% |
| 2005 | -20.7 % change on previous year | -120.2% |
| 2006 | 11.65 % change on previous year | -156.3% |
| 2007 | 8.87 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 2008 | 6.65 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 2009 | -10.67 % change on previous year | -260.3% |
| 2010 | -20.01 % change on previous year | +87.6% |
| 2011 | -7.91 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
| 2012 | 40.04 % change on previous year | -606.0% |
| 2013 | -47.85 % change on previous year | -219.5% |
| 2014 | 24.82 % change on previous year | -151.9% |
| 2015 | 7.5 % change on previous year | -69.8% |
| 2016 | 76.86 % change on previous year | +925.4% |
| 2017 | -25.14 % change on previous year | -132.7% |
| 2018 | -5.64 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 2019 | -5.27 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2020 | -15.2 % change on previous year | +188.1% |
| 2021 | -8.77 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 2022 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -142.6% |
| 2023 | -3.57 % change on previous year | -195.4% |
| 2024 | -2.83 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's -2.83 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -7.48 % change on previous year, 38% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Japan's -2.83 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -10.4 % change on previous year, 27% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.74 % change on previous year | -28.77 % change on previous year | 102.29 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 3.74 % change on previous year | -47.85 % change on previous year | 76.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -5.33 % change on previous year | -15.2 % change on previous year | 3.74 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 83 Ukraine -2.17 % change on previous year compare
- 84 Netherlands -2.37 % change on previous year compare
- 85 Solomon Islands -2.54 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Georgia -3.21 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Canada -3.35 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Trinidad and Tobago -3.52 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Japan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.981 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Japan?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Japan was -2.83 % 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 102.29 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -47.85 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Japan rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- Japan ranks 86th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 111.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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.