Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 315.3 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Ethiopia, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 315.3 hectares for tree cover loss by dominant driver in 2024.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 58.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Ethiopia peaked at 601.61 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 61.61 hectares, in 2001.
Ethiopia ranks 46th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 61.61 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 158.21 hectares | +156.8% |
| 2003 | 92.57 hectares | -41.5% |
| 2004 | 74.04 hectares | -20.0% |
| 2005 | 85.18 hectares | +15.0% |
| 2006 | 66.11 hectares | -22.4% |
| 2007 | 159.22 hectares | +140.8% |
| 2008 | 133.4 hectares | -16.2% |
| 2009 | 139.34 hectares | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 120.13 hectares | -13.8% |
| 2011 | 135.12 hectares | +12.5% |
| 2012 | 277.73 hectares | +105.5% |
| 2013 | 181.13 hectares | -34.8% |
| 2014 | 199.57 hectares | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 118.89 hectares | -40.4% |
| 2016 | 277.72 hectares | +133.6% |
| 2017 | 601.61 hectares | +116.6% |
| 2018 | 291.81 hectares | -51.5% |
| 2019 | 282.6 hectares | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 295.25 hectares | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 270.09 hectares | -8.5% |
| 2022 | 224.96 hectares | -16.7% |
| 2023 | 312.47 hectares | +38.9% |
| 2024 | 315.3 hectares | +0.9% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 315.3 hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 36.13 hectares, 8.7× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 315.3 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 168.49 hectares, 1.9× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 107.74 hectares | 61.61 hectares | 159.22 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 248.63 hectares | 118.89 hectares | 601.61 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 283.62 hectares | 224.96 hectares | 315.3 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More reference data data for Ethiopia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 100.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.47 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Ethiopia?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Ethiopia was 315.3 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 601.61 hectares in 2017.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.61 hectares in 2001.
- How does Ethiopia rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Ethiopia ranks 46th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.