Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Angola

Angola: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 365.24 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
365.24 hectares
Change on year
down 18.2%
World rank
41st
of 186 countries
All-time high
1,919 hectares
in 2010
All-time low
280.97 hectares
in 2020
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Angola, 2001–2024

5001.0k1.5k2.0k2001201220242001: 949.5 hectares2002: 570.1 hectares2003: 695.3 hectares2004: 841.9 hectares2005: 958.3 hectares2006: 502 hectares2007: 1.4k hectares2008: 674.2 hectares2009: 1.5k hectares2010: 1.9k hectares2011: 1.0k hectares2012: 1.6k hectares2013: 930.2 hectares2014: 1.1k hectares2015: 765.8 hectares2016: 795.3 hectares2017: 959.9 hectares2018: 475.4 hectares2019: 295.5 hectares2020: 281 hectares2021: 381.9 hectares2022: 288.6 hectares2023: 446.5 hectares2024: 365.2 hectares

Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

In 2024, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Angola stood at 365.24 hectares.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.2% on the previous year and down 67.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Angola peaked at 1,919 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 280.97 hectares, in 2020.

That places Angola 41st out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 898.05 hectares 502.02 hectares 1,521 hectares 9
2010s 992.43 hectares 295.45 hectares 1,919 hectares 10
2020s 352.64 hectares 280.97 hectares 446.52 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Angola

  1. 38 Mozambique 452.02 hectares compare
  2. 39 Gabon 392.07 hectares compare
  3. 40 Taiwan 371.37 hectares compare
  4. 42 Liberia 359.02 hectares compare
  5. 43 Myanmar 357.93 hectares compare
  6. 44 Jamaica 345.18 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Angola?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Angola was 365.24 hectares in 2024, according to Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Angola?
The highest recorded value was 1,919 hectares in 2010.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Angola?
The lowest recorded value was 280.97 hectares in 2020.
How does Angola rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Angola ranks 41st out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Angola?
Over the last ten years it is down 67.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Angola data come from?
The figures come from Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tree cover loss by dominant driver. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Tree cover loss by dominant driver
Unit
hectares
Source
Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
186 places, 4,195 data points, 2001–2024
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Tree cover loss due to the expansion and intensification of roads, settlements, urban areas, or other built infrastructure.