Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Liberia
Liberia: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was 2.66 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Liberia, 2002–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Liberia stood at 2.66 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 107.7% on the previous year and down 93.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Liberia peaked at 511.8 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -91.9 % change on previous year, in 2004.
Liberia ranks 69th 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 Liberia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 34.32 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -53.68 % change on previous year | -256.4% |
| 2004 | -91.9 % change on previous year | +71.2% |
| 2005 | 220.22 % change on previous year | -339.6% |
| 2006 | 511.8 % change on previous year | +132.4% |
| 2007 | 12.88 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 2008 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -83.7% |
| 2009 | 9.16 % change on previous year | +335.8% |
| 2010 | -54.27 % change on previous year | -692.2% |
| 2011 | 13.04 % change on previous year | -124.0% |
| 2012 | 60.22 % change on previous year | +361.8% |
| 2013 | 63.37 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 39.14 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 2015 | -53.95 % change on previous year | -237.8% |
| 2016 | 29.1 % change on previous year | -153.9% |
| 2017 | 19.24 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 2018 | 15.68 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 2019 | -32.73 % change on previous year | -308.8% |
| 2020 | -7.55 % change on previous year | -76.9% |
| 2021 | -37.34 % change on previous year | +394.5% |
| 2022 | 48.92 % change on previous year | -231.0% |
| 2023 | -34.33 % change on previous year | -170.2% |
| 2024 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -107.7% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 2.66 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.78 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 2.66 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.11 % change on previous year, 52% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80.61 % change on previous year | -91.9 % change on previous year | 511.8 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 9.88 % change on previous year | -54.27 % change on previous year | 63.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -5.53 % change on previous year | -37.34 % change on previous year | 48.92 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 66 Cameroon 4.08 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Vietnam 3.72 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Philippines 2.81 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Latvia 2.38 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Malaysia 1.29 % change on previous year compare
- 72 Ethiopia 0.9044 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Liberia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0476 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1282 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.229 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.229 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1597 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2896 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Liberia?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Liberia was 2.66 % 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 511.8 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -91.9 % change on previous year in 2004.
- How does Liberia rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- Liberia ranks 69th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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.