Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 221.72 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
221.72 hectares
Change on year
up 57.2%
World rank
63rd
of 186 countries
All-time high
667.89 hectares
in 2010
All-time low
30.33 hectares
in 2004
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Central African Republic, 2001–2024

02004006002001201220242001: 125.9 hectares2002: 107 hectares2003: 58.1 hectares2004: 30.3 hectares2005: 146.4 hectares2006: 135.9 hectares2007: 242.8 hectares2008: 163.6 hectares2009: 540.6 hectares2010: 667.9 hectares2011: 257 hectares2012: 314.7 hectares2013: 152.7 hectares2014: 218.1 hectares2015: 82.6 hectares2016: 97.3 hectares2017: 178.2 hectares2018: 332.6 hectares2019: 156.5 hectares2020: 176.4 hectares2021: 113.9 hectares2022: 153.4 hectares2023: 141 hectares2024: 221.7 hectares

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for tree cover loss by dominant driver in Central African Republic is 221.72 hectares, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 57.2% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Central African Republic peaked at 667.89 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 30.33 hectares, in 2004.

Central African Republic ranks 63rd 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 172.29 hectares 30.33 hectares 540.61 hectares 9
2010s 245.76 hectares 82.64 hectares 667.89 hectares 10
2020s 161.3 hectares 113.89 hectares 221.72 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 60 Guyana 224.37 hectares compare
  2. 61 Equatorial Guinea 222.3 hectares compare
  3. 62 Sierra Leone 221.94 hectares compare
  4. 64 Croatia 216.18 hectares compare
  5. 65 Belarus 215.41 hectares compare
  6. 66 Sri Lanka 213.06 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Central African Republic?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Central African Republic was 221.72 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 Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 667.89 hectares in 2010.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 30.33 hectares in 2004.
How does Central African Republic rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Central African Republic ranks 63rd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic 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.