Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Armenia

Armenia: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 3.57 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.57 hectares
Change on year
up 39.0%
World rank
149th
of 186 countries
All-time high
10.24 hectares
in 2002
All-time low
0.0591 hectares
in 2016
Years of data
20
2001–2024

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

02.557.5102001201220242001: 1.1 hectares2002: 10.2 hectares2003: 4.2 hectares2004: 3.5 hectares2005: 1.7 hectares2006: 2.6 hectares2007: 6.5 hectares2008: 1.4 hectares2009: 7.2 hectares2010: 5.8 hectares2011: 0.473 hectares2012: 2.8 hectares2013: 0.176 hectares2014: 0.176 hectares2016: 0.059 hectares2017: 0.759 hectares2018: 0.233 hectares2022: 0.838 hectares2023: 2.6 hectares2024: 3.6 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 Armenia stood at 3.57 hectares.

The figure is up 39.0% on the previous year and up 1,926.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Armenia peaked at 10.24 hectares in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.0591 hectares, in 2016.

That places Armenia 149th out of 186 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.27 hectares 1.12 hectares 10.24 hectares 9
2010s 1.3 hectares 0.0591 hectares 5.8 hectares 8
2020s 2.32 hectares 0.838 hectares 3.57 hectares 3

Countries ranked near Armenia

  1. 146 Egypt 4.29 hectares compare
  2. 150 Benin 3.36 hectares compare
  3. 151 Senegal 2.86 hectares compare
  4. 152 Vanuatu 2.66 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Armenia?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Armenia was 3.57 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 Armenia?
The highest recorded value was 10.24 hectares in 2002.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Armenia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0591 hectares in 2016.
How does Armenia rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Armenia ranks 149th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Armenia?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,926.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Armenia 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.