Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 21.52 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Cayman Islands, 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 Cayman Islands stood at 21.52 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 29.4% on the previous year and up 225.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Cayman Islands peaked at 37.81 hectares in 2004 and was at its lowest, 3.93 hectares, in 2002.
Cayman Islands ranks 119th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.07 hectares | 3.93 hectares | 37.81 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 16.2 hectares | 5.02 hectares | 36.56 hectares | 9 |
| 2020s | 14.41 hectares | 5.16 hectares | 23.19 hectares | 5 |
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More reference data data for Cayman Islands
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.359 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.4176 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8137 °C (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9461 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 102.94 2010 = 100 (2016)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.9854 °C (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies -379.98 millimeters (2025)
- Annual precipitation 569.37 millimeters (2025)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations -2.75 million constant 2024 US$ (1996)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 340,471 constant 2024 US$ (1996)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Cayman Islands?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Cayman Islands was 21.52 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 Cayman Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 37.81 hectares in 2004.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.93 hectares in 2002.
- How does Cayman Islands rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Cayman Islands ranks 119th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Cayman Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 225.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cayman 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
Tree cover loss due to the expansion and intensification of roads, settlements, urban areas, or other built infrastructure.