Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Fiji

Fiji: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 10.58 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
10.58 hectares
Change on year
up 62.3%
World rank
132nd
of 186 countries
All-time high
55.33 hectares
in 2016
All-time low
2.93 hectares
in 2002
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

02040602001201220242001: 7.9 hectares2002: 2.9 hectares2003: 11.1 hectares2004: 25.9 hectares2005: 15.2 hectares2006: 10.6 hectares2007: 14.3 hectares2008: 22.9 hectares2009: 13.7 hectares2010: 18.4 hectares2011: 4.8 hectares2012: 11.4 hectares2013: 38.7 hectares2014: 26.5 hectares2015: 14.5 hectares2016: 55.3 hectares2017: 48.2 hectares2018: 41.6 hectares2019: 11.9 hectares2020: 25.9 hectares2021: 13.9 hectares2022: 3.1 hectares2023: 6.5 hectares2024: 10.6 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 Fiji stood at 10.58 hectares.

The figure is up 62.3% on the previous year and down 60.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Fiji peaked at 55.33 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2.93 hectares, in 2002.

That places Fiji 132nd 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 13.84 hectares 2.93 hectares 25.94 hectares 9
2010s 27.15 hectares 4.84 hectares 55.33 hectares 10
2020s 11.99 hectares 3.08 hectares 25.91 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Fiji

  1. 129 Maldives 11.31 hectares compare
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  3. 131 Bangladesh 10.69 hectares compare
  4. 133 Comoros 10.32 hectares compare
  5. 134 Tunisia 8.84 hectares compare
  6. 135 Dominica 8.68 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Fiji?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Fiji was 10.58 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 Fiji?
The highest recorded value was 55.33 hectares in 2016.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Fiji?
The lowest recorded value was 2.93 hectares in 2002.
How does Fiji rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Fiji ranks 132nd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Fiji?
Over the last ten years it is down 60.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Fiji 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.