Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Belarus
Belarus: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 215.41 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Belarus, 2001–2024
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 Belarus stood at 215.41 hectares.
That represents a change of up 62.2% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Belarus peaked at 763.11 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 86.99 hectares, in 2001.
Belarus ranks 65th of 186 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 in Belarus, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 86.99 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 102.18 hectares | +17.5% |
| 2003 | 113.16 hectares | +10.7% |
| 2004 | 155.73 hectares | +37.6% |
| 2005 | 174.19 hectares | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 199.68 hectares | +14.6% |
| 2007 | 170.13 hectares | -14.8% |
| 2008 | 193.97 hectares | +14.0% |
| 2009 | 239.87 hectares | +23.7% |
| 2010 | 414.02 hectares | +72.6% |
| 2011 | 300.39 hectares | -27.4% |
| 2012 | 308.94 hectares | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 385.57 hectares | +24.8% |
| 2014 | 231.59 hectares | -39.9% |
| 2015 | 471.54 hectares | +103.6% |
| 2016 | 763.11 hectares | +61.8% |
| 2017 | 485.7 hectares | -36.4% |
| 2018 | 358.8 hectares | -26.1% |
| 2019 | 222.62 hectares | -38.0% |
| 2020 | 187.84 hectares | -15.6% |
| 2021 | 123.08 hectares | -34.5% |
| 2022 | 168.9 hectares | +37.2% |
| 2023 | 132.76 hectares | -21.4% |
| 2024 | 215.41 hectares | +62.2% |
Belarus compared with similar countries
- Belarus's 215.41 hectares is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 135.51 hectares, 1.6× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Belarus's 215.41 hectares is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97.53 hectares, 2.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 159.54 hectares | 86.99 hectares | 239.87 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 394.23 hectares | 222.62 hectares | 763.11 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 165.6 hectares | 123.08 hectares | 215.41 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belarus
- 62 Sierra Leone 221.94 hectares compare
- 63 Central African Republic 221.72 hectares compare
- 64 Croatia 216.18 hectares compare
- 66 Sri Lanka 213.06 hectares compare
- 67 Suriname 212.65 hectares compare
- 68 Switzerland 203.72 hectares compare
More reference data data for Belarus
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3462 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3596 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 24.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.96 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Belarus?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Belarus was 215.41 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 Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 763.11 hectares in 2016.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 86.99 hectares in 2001.
- How does Belarus rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Belarus ranks 65th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus 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.