Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Dominica

Dominica: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 8.68 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
8.68 hectares
Change on year
down 54.3%
World rank
135th
of 186 countries
All-time high
203.82 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
0.3711 hectares
in 2014
Years of data
23
2001–2024

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

0501001502002001201220242001: 6 hectares2002: 0.519 hectares2003: 1.3 hectares2004: 4.7 hectares2005: 4.2 hectares2006: 2.5 hectares2007: 5.9 hectares2008: 12.6 hectares2009: 6.3 hectares2010: 4.7 hectares2011: 1.2 hectares2012: 9.4 hectares2013: 2.8 hectares2014: 0.371 hectares2016: 2.5 hectares2017: 203.8 hectares2018: 6.4 hectares2019: 6.6 hectares2020: 6.6 hectares2021: 2.6 hectares2022: 2.9 hectares2023: 19 hectares2024: 8.7 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 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Dominica

  1. 132 Fiji 10.58 hectares compare
  2. 133 Comoros 10.32 hectares compare
  3. 134 Tunisia 8.84 hectares compare
  4. 136 Malawi 8.49 hectares compare
  5. 137 Saint Lucia 7.85 hectares compare

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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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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.