Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was 37.06 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone, 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 Sierra Leone is 37.06 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 220.5% on the previous year and up 712.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone peaked at 299.38 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -86.55 % change on previous year, in 2010.
That places Sierra Leone 36th out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -48.32 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 13.87 % change on previous year | -128.7% |
| 2004 | -21.62 % change on previous year | -255.9% |
| 2005 | 61.41 % change on previous year | -384.0% |
| 2006 | 221.5 % change on previous year | +260.7% |
| 2007 | -57.21 % change on previous year | -125.8% |
| 2008 | -39.76 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 2009 | 299.38 % change on previous year | -852.9% |
| 2010 | -86.55 % change on previous year | -128.9% |
| 2011 | 273.72 % change on previous year | -416.3% |
| 2012 | -46.4 % change on previous year | -117.0% |
| 2013 | 151.96 % change on previous year | -427.5% |
| 2014 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -97.0% |
| 2015 | -11.43 % change on previous year | -350.6% |
| 2016 | -12.51 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -157.5% |
| 2018 | -28.92 % change on previous year | -502.2% |
| 2019 | -3.18 % change on previous year | -89.0% |
| 2020 | -12.33 % change on previous year | +287.2% |
| 2021 | -10.69 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 2022 | -32.99 % change on previous year | +208.6% |
| 2023 | -30.76 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2024 | 37.06 % change on previous year | -220.5% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 37.06 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.78 % change on previous year, 20.8× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 37.06 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.11 % change on previous year, 7.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 53.66 % change on previous year | -57.21 % change on previous year | 299.38 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 24.84 % change on previous year | -86.55 % change on previous year | 273.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -9.94 % change on previous year | -32.99 % change on previous year | 37.06 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 33 Luxembourg 42.84 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Ireland 39.85 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Armenia 39.02 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Guinea 35.08 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Turks and Caicos Islands 33.8 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Guyana 31.98 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Sierra Leone
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0238 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4498 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.044 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6534 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Sierra Leone was 37.06 % 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 299.38 % change on previous year in 2009.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was -86.55 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- Sierra Leone ranks 36th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 712.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.