Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 46.04 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Guinea-Bissau, 2001–2024
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 Guinea-Bissau stood at 46.04 hectares.
That represents a change of down 12.6% on the previous year and down 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 199.79 hectares in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3.09 hectares, in 2003.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 105th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 30.73 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 53.49 hectares | +74.1% |
| 2003 | 3.09 hectares | -94.2% |
| 2004 | 26.08 hectares | +744.4% |
| 2005 | 24.86 hectares | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 22.15 hectares | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 34.43 hectares | +55.4% |
| 2008 | 30.96 hectares | -10.1% |
| 2009 | 199.79 hectares | +545.3% |
| 2010 | 71.72 hectares | -64.1% |
| 2011 | 40.77 hectares | -43.2% |
| 2012 | 18.53 hectares | -54.5% |
| 2013 | 118.43 hectares | +539.0% |
| 2014 | 55.07 hectares | -53.5% |
| 2015 | 43.18 hectares | -21.6% |
| 2016 | 43.95 hectares | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 55.02 hectares | +25.2% |
| 2018 | 83.23 hectares | +51.3% |
| 2019 | 70.84 hectares | -14.9% |
| 2020 | 53.28 hectares | -24.8% |
| 2021 | 67.6 hectares | +26.9% |
| 2022 | 46.35 hectares | -31.4% |
| 2023 | 52.67 hectares | +13.6% |
| 2024 | 46.04 hectares | -12.6% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 46.04 hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 36.13 hectares, 1.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 46.04 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 168.49 hectares, 27% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Guinea-Bissau changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +744.4% | 3.09 hectares | 26.08 hectares |
| 2009 | +545.3% | 30.96 hectares | 199.79 hectares |
| 2013 | +539.0% | 18.53 hectares | 118.43 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.29 hectares | 3.09 hectares | 199.79 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 60.07 hectares | 18.53 hectares | 118.43 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.19 hectares | 46.04 hectares | 67.6 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More reference data data for Guinea-Bissau
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0583 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3098 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.395 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0269 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.395 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1955 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2346 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1466 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Guinea-Bissau?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Guinea-Bissau was 46.04 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 Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 199.79 hectares in 2009.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.09 hectares in 2003.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 105th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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.