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
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Central African Republic, 2001–2024
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.
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 125.88 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 106.98 hectares | -15.0% |
| 2003 | 58.08 hectares | -45.7% |
| 2004 | 30.33 hectares | -47.8% |
| 2005 | 146.42 hectares | +382.7% |
| 2006 | 135.92 hectares | -7.2% |
| 2007 | 242.8 hectares | +78.6% |
| 2008 | 163.64 hectares | -32.6% |
| 2009 | 540.61 hectares | +230.4% |
| 2010 | 667.89 hectares | +23.5% |
| 2011 | 256.98 hectares | -61.5% |
| 2012 | 314.7 hectares | +22.5% |
| 2013 | 152.73 hectares | -51.5% |
| 2014 | 218.05 hectares | +42.8% |
| 2015 | 82.64 hectares | -62.1% |
| 2016 | 97.3 hectares | +17.7% |
| 2017 | 178.16 hectares | +83.1% |
| 2018 | 332.6 hectares | +86.7% |
| 2019 | 156.55 hectares | -52.9% |
| 2020 | 176.42 hectares | +12.7% |
| 2021 | 113.89 hectares | -35.4% |
| 2022 | 153.44 hectares | +34.7% |
| 2023 | 141.01 hectares | -8.1% |
| 2024 | 221.72 hectares | +57.2% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 221.72 hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 36.13 hectares, 6.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 221.72 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 168.49 hectares, 1.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Central African Republic
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0271 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6569 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7203 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1476 (2050)
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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Tree cover loss due to the expansion and intensification of roads, settlements, urban areas, or other built infrastructure.