Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in New Zealand
New Zealand: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was -31.8 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in New Zealand, 2002–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in New Zealand stood at -31.8 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 43.9% on the previous year and down 538.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in New Zealand peaked at 76.36 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -40.14 % change on previous year, in 2008.
New Zealand ranks 138th 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 New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 47.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 16.9 % change on previous year | -64.8% |
| 2004 | 48.98 % change on previous year | +189.9% |
| 2005 | 12.38 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 2006 | -10.26 % change on previous year | -182.9% |
| 2007 | 5.96 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 2008 | -40.14 % change on previous year | -773.6% |
| 2009 | -7.93 % change on previous year | -80.3% |
| 2010 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -190.7% |
| 2011 | -35.22 % change on previous year | -589.7% |
| 2012 | 66.99 % change on previous year | -290.2% |
| 2013 | -18.94 % change on previous year | -128.3% |
| 2014 | 7.25 % change on previous year | -138.3% |
| 2015 | -26.96 % change on previous year | -472.1% |
| 2016 | 76.36 % change on previous year | -383.2% |
| 2017 | -12.15 % change on previous year | -115.9% |
| 2018 | -21.56 % change on previous year | +77.5% |
| 2019 | -30.67 % change on previous year | +42.2% |
| 2020 | -6.21 % change on previous year | -79.7% |
| 2021 | 16.92 % change on previous year | -372.3% |
| 2022 | 14.18 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2023 | -22.1 % change on previous year | -255.9% |
| 2024 | -31.8 % change on previous year | +43.9% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's -31.8 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -7.48 % change on previous year, 4.3× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's -31.8 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -10.4 % change on previous year, 3.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.24 % change on previous year | -40.14 % change on previous year | 48.98 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.23 % change on previous year | -35.22 % change on previous year | 76.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -5.8 % change on previous year | -31.8 % change on previous year | 16.92 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 135 Reunion -29.24 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Argentina -30.67 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Slovakia -31.07 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Poland -32.17 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Cambodia -33.6 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Suriname -35.89 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for New Zealand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0459 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 42.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 47.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2499 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in New Zealand?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in New Zealand was -31.8 % 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 76.36 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -40.14 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does New Zealand rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- New Zealand ranks 138th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 538.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.