Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in South Sudan
South Sudan: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was -47.48 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in South Sudan, 2002–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded -47.48 % change on previous year for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is down 168.3% on the previous year and down 101.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in South Sudan peaked at 280.63 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -94.72 % change on previous year, in 2003.
South Sudan ranks 155th 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 South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 245.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -94.72 % change on previous year | -138.5% |
| 2005 | 64.94 % change on previous year | -168.6% |
| 2006 | -19.72 % change on previous year | -130.4% |
| 2007 | 98.77 % change on previous year | -600.7% |
| 2008 | 33.1 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2009 | -55.9 % change on previous year | -268.9% |
| 2010 | -51.03 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 280.63 % change on previous year | -649.9% |
| 2012 | -76.44 % change on previous year | -127.2% |
| 2013 | -61.64 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 2014 | -23.52 % change on previous year | -61.9% |
| 2015 | -77.11 % change on previous year | +227.9% |
| 2016 | 8.52 % change on previous year | -111.1% |
| 2017 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -48.6% |
| 2018 | -41.23 % change on previous year | -1041.4% |
| 2019 | -30.62 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 2020 | 28.59 % change on previous year | -193.4% |
| 2021 | 56.52 % change on previous year | +97.7% |
| 2022 | 143.26 % change on previous year | +153.5% |
| 2023 | 69.49 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 2024 | -47.48 % change on previous year | -168.3% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's -47.48 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.78 % change on previous year. (18 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's -47.48 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.11 % change on previous year. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.91 % change on previous year | -94.72 % change on previous year | 245.94 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | -6.81 % change on previous year | -77.11 % change on previous year | 280.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.08 % change on previous year | -47.48 % change on previous year | 143.26 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 152 Indonesia -44.67 % change on previous year compare
- 153 Puerto Rico -45.24 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Cuba -47.12 % change on previous year compare
- 156 Dominican Republic -49.11 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Curacao -49.99 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Somalia -49.99 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for South Sudan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3667 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.41 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0368 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.41 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.23 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4032 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 33.2 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 62.9 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2004 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in South Sudan?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in South Sudan was -47.48 % 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 280.63 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -94.72 % change on previous year in 2003.
- How does South Sudan rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- South Sudan ranks 155th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 101.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.