Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Denmark

Denmark: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 34.42 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
34.42 hectares
Change on year
down 13.4%
World rank
112th
of 186 countries
All-time high
124.23 hectares
in 2005
All-time low
13.25 hectares
in 2002
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

2550751001252001201220242001: 63.3 hectares2002: 13.3 hectares2003: 20 hectares2004: 55.7 hectares2005: 124.2 hectares2006: 68 hectares2007: 54.5 hectares2008: 123.4 hectares2009: 70.2 hectares2010: 43.8 hectares2011: 25.7 hectares2012: 76.4 hectares2013: 34 hectares2014: 33.8 hectares2015: 37.2 hectares2016: 36.1 hectares2017: 35.3 hectares2018: 42.8 hectares2019: 102.5 hectares2020: 44.8 hectares2021: 73.7 hectares2022: 31.5 hectares2023: 39.7 hectares2024: 34.4 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 Denmark stood at 34.42 hectares.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.4% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Denmark peaked at 124.23 hectares in 2005 and was at its lowest, 13.25 hectares, in 2002.

That places Denmark 112th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 65.83 hectares 13.25 hectares 124.23 hectares 9
2010s 46.77 hectares 25.72 hectares 102.55 hectares 10
2020s 44.83 hectares 31.49 hectares 73.71 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 109 Albania 42.23 hectares compare
  2. 110 Eswatini 36.04 hectares compare
  3. 111 Slovakia 35.08 hectares compare
  4. 113 Morocco 30.13 hectares compare
  5. 115 North Korea 29.52 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Denmark?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Denmark was 34.42 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 Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 124.23 hectares in 2005.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 13.25 hectares in 2002.
How does Denmark rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Denmark ranks 112th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark 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.