Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Spain
Spain: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was 23.68 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Spain, 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 Spain is 23.68 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 214.2% on the previous year and down 42.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Spain peaked at 136.97 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -55.03 % change on previous year, in 2011.
Spain ranks 52nd 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 20.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -26.66 % change on previous year | -229.5% |
| 2004 | 136.97 % change on previous year | -613.8% |
| 2005 | -33.59 % change on previous year | -124.5% |
| 2006 | 43.34 % change on previous year | -229.0% |
| 2007 | 18.04 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 2008 | -26.05 % change on previous year | -244.4% |
| 2009 | -3.53 % change on previous year | -86.4% |
| 2010 | 24.53 % change on previous year | -794.1% |
| 2011 | -55.03 % change on previous year | -324.4% |
| 2012 | -4.02 % change on previous year | -92.7% |
| 2013 | -21.68 % change on previous year | +439.1% |
| 2014 | 40.91 % change on previous year | -288.7% |
| 2015 | -22.34 % change on previous year | -154.6% |
| 2016 | 55.82 % change on previous year | -349.8% |
| 2017 | -26.45 % change on previous year | -147.4% |
| 2018 | 43.85 % change on previous year | -265.8% |
| 2019 | -21.77 % change on previous year | -149.7% |
| 2020 | 39.44 % change on previous year | -281.1% |
| 2021 | -21.24 % change on previous year | -153.8% |
| 2022 | -6.1 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
| 2023 | -20.74 % change on previous year | +240.0% |
| 2024 | 23.68 % change on previous year | -214.2% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 23.68 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -7.48 % change on previous year. (61 countries reporting)
- Spain's 23.68 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -3.72 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.14 % change on previous year | -33.59 % change on previous year | 136.97 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.38 % change on previous year | -55.03 % change on previous year | 55.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.01 % change on previous year | -21.24 % change on previous year | 39.44 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 49 Democratic Republic of Congo 24.44 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Nepal 24 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Bahamas 23.83 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Tanzania 21.38 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Sri Lanka 15.8 % change on previous year compare
- 55 China 14.55 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Spain
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Spain?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Spain was 23.68 % 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 136.97 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was -55.03 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does Spain rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- Spain ranks 52nd out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.