Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Bahamas
Bahamas: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 101.58 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Bahamas, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tree cover loss by dominant driver in Bahamas is 101.58 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 23.8% on the previous year and up 57.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Bahamas peaked at 274.8 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 32.44 hectares, in 2013.
That places Bahamas 84th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 in Bahamas, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 127.36 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 166.91 hectares | +31.1% |
| 2003 | 103.86 hectares | -37.8% |
| 2004 | 206.38 hectares | +98.7% |
| 2005 | 232.81 hectares | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 212.94 hectares | -8.5% |
| 2007 | 162.59 hectares | -23.6% |
| 2008 | 274.8 hectares | +69.0% |
| 2009 | 228.52 hectares | -16.8% |
| 2010 | 152.35 hectares | -33.3% |
| 2011 | 62.66 hectares | -58.9% |
| 2012 | 63.37 hectares | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 32.44 hectares | -48.8% |
| 2014 | 64.51 hectares | +98.9% |
| 2015 | 41.21 hectares | -36.1% |
| 2016 | 83.46 hectares | +102.5% |
| 2017 | 201.22 hectares | +141.1% |
| 2018 | 89.2 hectares | -55.7% |
| 2019 | 81.35 hectares | -8.8% |
| 2020 | 97.57 hectares | +19.9% |
| 2021 | 107.69 hectares | +10.4% |
| 2022 | 119.84 hectares | +11.3% |
| 2023 | 82.03 hectares | -31.6% |
| 2024 | 101.58 hectares | +23.8% |
Bahamas compared with similar countries
- Bahamas's 101.58 hectares is above the median for high income countries, which is 97.53 hectares, 1.0× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Bahamas's 101.58 hectares is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 105.54 hectares, 96% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 190.69 hectares | 103.86 hectares | 274.8 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 87.18 hectares | 32.44 hectares | 201.22 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 101.74 hectares | 82.03 hectares | 119.84 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahamas
More reference data data for Bahamas
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.018 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0145 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0325 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0325 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0605 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0228 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0775 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.161 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Bahamas?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Bahamas was 101.58 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 Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 274.8 hectares in 2008.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.44 hectares in 2013.
- How does Bahamas rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Bahamas ranks 84th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas 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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Tree cover loss due to the expansion and intensification of roads, settlements, urban areas, or other built infrastructure.