Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Tanzania

Tanzania: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was 21.38 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
21.38 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 14.0%
World rank
53rd
of 180 countries
All-time high
212.51 % change on previous year
in 2008
All-time low
-66.08 % change on previous year
in 2007
Years of data
23
2002–2024

Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Tanzania, 2002–2024

-10001002002002201320242002: -19.1 % change on previous year2003: 73.3 % change on previous year2004: 12.3 % change on previous year2005: -6.4 % change on previous year2006: 90.6 % change on previous year2007: -66.1 % change on previous year2008: 212.5 % change on previous year2009: -49.1 % change on previous year2010: 78.2 % change on previous year2011: -31 % change on previous year2012: -13.1 % change on previous year2013: -13.9 % change on previous year2014: -17.6 % change on previous year2015: -49.1 % change on previous year2016: 37.1 % change on previous year2017: 47.8 % change on previous year2018: -25.9 % change on previous year2019: -28.9 % change on previous year2020: 24.4 % change on previous year2021: -30.8 % change on previous year2022: -12.6 % change on previous year2023: 24.9 % change on previous year2024: 21.4 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Tanzania stood at 21.38 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 14.0% on the previous year and up 221.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Tanzania peaked at 212.51 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -66.08 % change on previous year, in 2007.

Tanzania ranks 53rd 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 Tanzania, year by year

Annual values for Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Tanzania, 2002 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2002 -19.08 % change on previous year —
2003 73.26 % change on previous year -484.0%
2004 12.29 % change on previous year -83.2%
2005 -6.43 % change on previous year -152.3%
2006 90.62 % change on previous year -1509.6%
2007 -66.08 % change on previous year -172.9%
2008 212.51 % change on previous year -421.6%
2009 -49.06 % change on previous year -123.1%
2010 78.18 % change on previous year -259.4%
2011 -31.03 % change on previous year -139.7%
2012 -13.06 % change on previous year -57.9%
2013 -13.87 % change on previous year +6.2%
2014 -17.58 % change on previous year +26.8%
2015 -49.08 % change on previous year +179.2%
2016 37.13 % change on previous year -175.6%
2017 47.85 % change on previous year +28.9%
2018 -25.93 % change on previous year -154.2%
2019 -28.93 % change on previous year +11.6%
2020 24.37 % change on previous year -184.3%
2021 -30.79 % change on previous year -226.3%
2022 -12.55 % change on previous year -59.2%
2023 24.87 % change on previous year -298.2%
2024 21.38 % change on previous year -14.0%

Tanzania compared with similar countries

  • Tanzania's 21.38 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.1377 % change on previous year. (41 countries reporting)
  • Tanzania's 21.38 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.11 % change on previous year, 4.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Tanzania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2006 +1509.6% -6.43 % change on previous year 90.62 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 31 % change on previous year -66.08 % change on previous year 212.51 % change on previous year 8
2010s -1.63 % change on previous year -49.08 % change on previous year 78.18 % change on previous year 10
2020s 5.46 % change on previous year -30.79 % change on previous year 24.87 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Tanzania

  1. 50 Nepal 24 % change on previous year compare
  2. 51 Bahamas 23.83 % change on previous year compare
  3. 52 Spain 23.68 % change on previous year compare
  4. 54 Sri Lanka 15.8 % change on previous year compare
  5. 55 China 14.55 % change on previous year compare
  6. 56 Russia 10.09 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 180 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Tanzania?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Tanzania was 21.38 % 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 Tanzania?
The highest recorded value was 212.51 % change on previous year in 2008.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in Tanzania?
The lowest recorded value was -66.08 % change on previous year in 2007.
How does Tanzania rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
Tanzania ranks 53rd out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in Tanzania?
Over the last ten years it is up 221.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tanzania 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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Indicator
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
180 places, 3,855 data points, 2002–2024
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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.