Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 153.22 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded 153.22 hectares for tree cover loss by dominant driver in 2024.
That represents a change of down 51.5% on the previous year and up 79.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 316.12 hectares in 2023 and was at its lowest, 12.86 hectares, in 2003.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 73rd 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 29.14 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 27.4 hectares | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 12.86 hectares | -53.0% |
| 2004 | 97.49 hectares | +657.8% |
| 2005 | 41.51 hectares | -57.4% |
| 2006 | 54.78 hectares | +32.0% |
| 2007 | 79.93 hectares | +45.9% |
| 2008 | 87.5 hectares | +9.5% |
| 2009 | 78.31 hectares | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 91.17 hectares | +16.4% |
| 2011 | 72.08 hectares | -20.9% |
| 2012 | 75.64 hectares | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 112.66 hectares | +48.9% |
| 2014 | 85.5 hectares | -24.1% |
| 2015 | 53.18 hectares | -37.8% |
| 2016 | 147.16 hectares | +176.7% |
| 2017 | 60.52 hectares | -58.9% |
| 2018 | 95.6 hectares | +58.0% |
| 2019 | 69.54 hectares | -27.3% |
| 2020 | 116.84 hectares | +68.0% |
| 2021 | 70.4 hectares | -39.7% |
| 2022 | 130.26 hectares | +85.0% |
| 2023 | 316.12 hectares | +142.7% |
| 2024 | 153.22 hectares | -51.5% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 153.22 hectares is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 135.51 hectares, 1.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 153.22 hectares is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97.53 hectares, 1.6× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Bosnia and Herzegovina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +657.8% | 12.86 hectares | 97.49 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.55 hectares | 12.86 hectares | 97.49 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 86.3 hectares | 53.18 hectares | 147.16 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 157.37 hectares | 70.4 hectares | 316.12 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
More reference data data for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2599 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1825 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6521 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0577 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6521 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8716 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5521 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.7607 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3142 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 153.22 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 316.12 hectares in 2023.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.86 hectares in 2003.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 73rd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.