Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Cambodia

Cambodia: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 96.68 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
96.68 hectares
Change on year
down 33.6%
World rank
90th
of 186 countries
All-time high
441.16 hectares
in 2019
All-time low
57.59 hectares
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

1002003004002001201220242001: 57.6 hectares2002: 138.5 hectares2003: 106 hectares2004: 145.6 hectares2005: 127.6 hectares2006: 223.8 hectares2007: 351 hectares2008: 175.5 hectares2009: 229.4 hectares2010: 396.7 hectares2011: 169 hectares2012: 153.3 hectares2013: 159.7 hectares2014: 127.4 hectares2015: 261.4 hectares2016: 439.5 hectares2017: 267.7 hectares2018: 280.4 hectares2019: 441.2 hectares2020: 215.1 hectares2021: 101.6 hectares2022: 102.9 hectares2023: 145.6 hectares2024: 96.7 hectares

Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

Cambodia recorded 96.68 hectares for tree cover loss by dominant driver in 2024.

That represents a change of down 33.6% on the previous year and down 24.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Cambodia peaked at 441.16 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 57.59 hectares, in 2001.

Cambodia ranks 90th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 172.78 hectares 57.59 hectares 351.04 hectares 9
2010s 269.62 hectares 127.36 hectares 441.16 hectares 10
2020s 132.36 hectares 96.68 hectares 215.05 hectares 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Cambodia?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Cambodia was 96.68 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 Cambodia?
The highest recorded value was 441.16 hectares in 2019.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Cambodia?
The lowest recorded value was 57.59 hectares in 2001.
How does Cambodia rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Cambodia ranks 90th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Cambodia?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cambodia 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.