Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Dominica
Dominica: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 8.68 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Dominica, 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 Dominica is 8.68 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 54.3% on the previous year and up 2,238.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Dominica peaked at 203.82 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.3711 hectares, in 2014.
That places Dominica 135th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.88 hectares | 0.5194 hectares | 12.62 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 26.42 hectares | 0.3711 hectares | 203.82 hectares | 9 |
| 2020s | 7.95 hectares | 2.6 hectares | 18.99 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Dominica?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Dominica was 8.68 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 Dominica?
- The highest recorded value was 203.82 hectares in 2017.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Dominica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3711 hectares in 2014.
- How does Dominica rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Dominica ranks 135th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Dominica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,238.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominica 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.