Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Greece

Greece: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 496.07 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
496.07 hectares
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
34th
of 186 countries
All-time high
1,573 hectares
in 2004
All-time low
151.15 hectares
in 2013
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

05001.0k1.5k2001201220242001: 532.8 hectares2002: 520.8 hectares2003: 264.2 hectares2004: 1.6k hectares2005: 529.9 hectares2006: 687.8 hectares2007: 745.6 hectares2008: 897.4 hectares2009: 590.6 hectares2010: 867.5 hectares2011: 605.2 hectares2012: 451.9 hectares2013: 151.2 hectares2014: 256.9 hectares2015: 230.4 hectares2016: 245.6 hectares2017: 331.7 hectares2018: 493.2 hectares2019: 455.9 hectares2020: 361.3 hectares2021: 486.5 hectares2022: 343.9 hectares2023: 492.7 hectares2024: 496.1 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 Greece stood at 496.07 hectares.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 93.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Greece peaked at 1,573 hectares in 2004 and was at its lowest, 151.15 hectares, in 2013.

That places Greece 34th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 704.65 hectares 264.23 hectares 1,573 hectares 9
2010s 408.94 hectares 151.15 hectares 867.49 hectares 10
2020s 436.09 hectares 343.86 hectares 496.07 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 31 Nepal 647.14 hectares compare
  2. 32 Spain 644.69 hectares compare
  3. 33 Philippines 556.63 hectares compare
  4. 35 Laos 485.83 hectares compare
  5. 36 Guatemala 465.65 hectares compare
  6. 37 Portugal 461.09 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Greece?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Greece was 496.07 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 Greece?
The highest recorded value was 1,573 hectares in 2004.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 151.15 hectares in 2013.
How does Greece rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Greece ranks 34th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is up 93.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greece 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.