Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 46.04 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
46.04 hectares
Change on year
down 12.6%
World rank
105th
of 186 countries
All-time high
199.79 hectares
in 2009
All-time low
3.09 hectares
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Guinea-Bissau, 2001–2024

0501001502002001201220242001: 30.7 hectares2002: 53.5 hectares2003: 3.1 hectares2004: 26.1 hectares2005: 24.9 hectares2006: 22.2 hectares2007: 34.4 hectares2008: 31 hectares2009: 199.8 hectares2010: 71.7 hectares2011: 40.8 hectares2012: 18.5 hectares2013: 118.4 hectares2014: 55.1 hectares2015: 43.2 hectares2016: 43.9 hectares2017: 55 hectares2018: 83.2 hectares2019: 70.8 hectares2020: 53.3 hectares2021: 67.6 hectares2022: 46.3 hectares2023: 52.7 hectares2024: 46 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 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  1. 102 Lebanon 49.1 hectares compare
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  3. 104 Georgia 46.39 hectares compare
  4. 106 New Caledonia 44.78 hectares compare
  5. 107 United Kingdom 44.47 hectares compare
  6. 108 Rwanda 42.75 hectares compare

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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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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.