Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Finland

Finland: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 1,215 hectares in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
1,215 hectares
Change on year
down 10.8%
World rank
20th
of 186 countries
All-time high
3,823 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
1,024 hectares
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

1.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2001201220242001: 1.4k hectares2002: 1.2k hectares2003: 1.0k hectares2004: 1.6k hectares2005: 3.0k hectares2006: 2.7k hectares2007: 2.1k hectares2008: 2.9k hectares2009: 2.4k hectares2010: 2.6k hectares2011: 1.7k hectares2012: 2.6k hectares2013: 1.4k hectares2014: 2.1k hectares2015: 1.7k hectares2016: 2.5k hectares2017: 3.8k hectares2018: 2.1k hectares2019: 2.1k hectares2020: 2.0k hectares2021: 1.6k hectares2022: 1.7k hectares2023: 1.4k hectares2024: 1.2k 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 Finland stood at 1,215 hectares.

The figure is down 10.8% on the previous year and down 41.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Finland peaked at 3,823 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,024 hectares, in 2003.

Finland ranks 20th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2,038 hectares 1,024 hectares 2,982 hectares 9
2010s 2,271 hectares 1,406 hectares 3,823 hectares 10
2020s 1,565 hectares 1,215 hectares 1,974 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 17 Sweden 1,301 hectares compare
  2. 18 Cameroon 1,270 hectares compare
  3. 19 Australia 1,238 hectares compare
  4. 21 Norway 1,152 hectares compare
  5. 22 Turkey 1,111 hectares compare
  6. 23 France 1,090 hectares compare

See the full ranking of 186 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Finland?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Finland was 1,215 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 Finland?
The highest recorded value was 3,823 hectares in 2017.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 1,024 hectares in 2003.
How does Finland rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Finland ranks 20th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is down 41.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Finland 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.