Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate was 46.67 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Zambia, 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 Zambia is 46.67 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1,272.5% on the previous year and up 204.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 216.72 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -55.81 % change on previous year, in 2003.
Zambia ranks 32nd of 180 countries on this measure, 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 106.23 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -55.81 % change on previous year | -152.5% |
| 2004 | -53.97 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 216.72 % change on previous year | -501.5% |
| 2006 | -43.56 % change on previous year | -120.1% |
| 2007 | 36.44 % change on previous year | -183.7% |
| 2008 | 42.73 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 2009 | 195.21 % change on previous year | +356.9% |
| 2010 | -49.61 % change on previous year | -125.4% |
| 2011 | 11.38 % change on previous year | -122.9% |
| 2012 | 45.17 % change on previous year | +297.0% |
| 2013 | -24.1 % change on previous year | -153.3% |
| 2014 | 15.33 % change on previous year | -163.6% |
| 2015 | -30.46 % change on previous year | -298.7% |
| 2016 | 43.1 % change on previous year | -241.5% |
| 2017 | 21.37 % change on previous year | -50.4% |
| 2018 | -33.43 % change on previous year | -256.4% |
| 2019 | -26.22 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 2020 | -6.03 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 2021 | 53.37 % change on previous year | -985.1% |
| 2022 | -54.69 % change on previous year | -202.5% |
| 2023 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -106.2% |
| 2024 | 46.67 % change on previous year | +1272.5% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 46.67 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.1377 % change on previous year. (41 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 46.67 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.11 % change on previous year, 9.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 55.5 % change on previous year | -55.81 % change on previous year | 216.72 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | -2.75 % change on previous year | -49.61 % change on previous year | 45.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.54 % change on previous year | -54.69 % change on previous year | 53.37 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 29 Nicaragua 52.96 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Antigua and Barbuda 50.41 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Martinique 47.7 % change on previous year compare
- 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
More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate in Zambia was 46.67 % 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 216.72 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -55.81 % change on previous year in 2003.
- How does Zambia rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 32nd out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 204.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.