Tree cover loss by dominant driver in British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 0.0731 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0731 hectares
Change on year
down 95.7%
World rank
180th
of 186 countries
All-time high
22.95 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
0.0731 hectares
in 2024
Years of data
23
2001–2024

Tree cover loss by dominant driver in British Virgin Islands, 2001–2024

05101520252001201220242001: 2.9 hectares2002: 2.3 hectares2003: 1.3 hectares2004: 2.1 hectares2005: 2 hectares2006: 2 hectares2007: 4.2 hectares2008: 3.9 hectares2009: 3.7 hectares2010: 3.1 hectares2011: 10.7 hectares2012: 0.731 hectares2013: 1.6 hectares2014: 0.219 hectares2016: 1.2 hectares2017: 22.9 hectares2018: 2.9 hectares2019: 0.731 hectares2020: 0.073 hectares2021: 3.3 hectares2022: 1.4 hectares2023: 1.7 hectares2024: 0.073 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 British Virgin Islands stood at 0.0731 hectares. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.

The figure is down 95.7% on the previous year and down 66.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in British Virgin Islands peaked at 22.95 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0731 hectares, in 2024.

That places British Virgin Islands 180th 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 2.7 hectares 1.32 hectares 4.24 hectares 9
2010s 4.9 hectares 0.2192 hectares 22.95 hectares 9
2020s 1.3 hectares 0.0731 hectares 3.29 hectares 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in British Virgin Islands?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in British Virgin Islands was 0.0731 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 British Virgin Islands?
The highest recorded value was 22.95 hectares in 2017.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in British Virgin Islands?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0731 hectares in 2024.
How does British Virgin Islands rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
British Virgin Islands ranks 180th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
Over the last ten years it is down 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this British Virgin Islands 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.