Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Ireland
Ireland: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 3.71 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.71
Change on year
up 39.8%
World rank
148th
of 186 countries
All-time high
80.65
in 2007
All-time low
2.23
in 2022
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Ireland, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tree cover loss by dominant driver in Ireland is 3.71, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 39.8% on the previous year and up 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Ireland peaked at 80.65 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.23, in 2022.
Ireland ranks 148th of 186 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 79.79 | — |
| 2002 | 27.11 | -66.0% |
| 2003 | 5.39 | -80.1% |
| 2004 | 32.78 | +507.8% |
| 2005 | 32.46 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 33.12 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 80.65 | +143.6% |
| 2008 | 11.15 | -86.2% |
| 2009 | 14.83 | +32.9% |
| 2010 | 8.23 | -44.5% |
| 2011 | 6.45 | -21.6% |
| 2012 | 3.16 | -51.0% |
| 2013 | 8.5 | +168.8% |
| 2014 | 3.56 | -58.1% |
| 2015 | 2.59 | -27.3% |
| 2016 | 13.25 | +411.8% |
| 2017 | 57.04 | +330.3% |
| 2018 | 5.73 | -89.9% |
| 2019 | 8.97 | +56.5% |
| 2020 | 2.67 | -70.3% |
| 2021 | 10.29 | +286.1% |
| 2022 | 2.23 | -78.4% |
| 2023 | 2.66 | +19.3% |
| 2024 | 3.71 | +39.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 3.71 is below the median for high income countries, which is 97.53, 4% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 3.71 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97.53, 4% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.25 | 5.39 | 80.65 | 9 |
| 2010s | 11.75 | 2.59 | 57.04 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.31 | 2.23 | 10.29 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Ireland?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Ireland was 3.71 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 80.65 in 2007.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.23 in 2022.
- How does Ireland rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Ireland ranks 148th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from 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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