Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Syria
Syria: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was -88.53 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Syria, 2002–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Syria recorded -88.53 % change on previous year for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of down 320.9% on the previous year and down 148.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Syria peaked at 529.8 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -88.53 % change on previous year, in 2024.
That places Syria 173rd out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 62.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -73.45 % change on previous year | -217.2% |
| 2004 | -66.58 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2005 | 529.8 % change on previous year | -895.7% |
| 2006 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 2007 | 32.05 % change on previous year | +574.7% |
| 2008 | 15.04 % change on previous year | -53.1% |
| 2009 | -44.96 % change on previous year | -398.8% |
| 2010 | -29.26 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 2011 | -64.1 % change on previous year | +119.1% |
| 2012 | 355.16 % change on previous year | -654.1% |
| 2013 | -37.49 % change on previous year | -110.6% |
| 2014 | 182.88 % change on previous year | -587.8% |
| 2015 | 290.39 % change on previous year | +58.8% |
| 2016 | -79.26 % change on previous year | -127.3% |
| 2017 | 51.71 % change on previous year | -165.2% |
| 2018 | -69.58 % change on previous year | -234.6% |
| 2019 | -61.78 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 2020 | 470.69 % change on previous year | -861.9% |
| 2021 | -77.11 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 2022 | 19.01 % change on previous year | -124.7% |
| 2023 | 40.08 % change on previous year | +110.8% |
| 2024 | -88.53 % change on previous year | -320.9% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's -88.53 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.78 % change on previous year. (18 countries reporting)
- Syria's -88.53 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -9.08 % change on previous year, 9.8× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.42 % change on previous year | -73.45 % change on previous year | 529.8 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 53.87 % change on previous year | -79.26 % change on previous year | 355.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.83 % change on previous year | -88.53 % change on previous year | 470.69 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 170 Palau -75.7 % change on previous year compare
- 171 Malawi -86.49 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Anguilla -86.96 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Vanuatu -89.06 % change on previous year compare
- 175 Cyprus -90 % change on previous year compare
- 176 Iraq -94.46 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Syria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3995 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1542 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 29.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.93 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Syria?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Syria was -88.53 % 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 529.8 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was -88.53 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does Syria rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- Syria ranks 173rd out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 148.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.