Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Israel
Israel: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 4.48 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Israel, 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 Israel stood at 4.48 hectares.
That represents a change of down 52.4% on the previous year and down 77.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Israel peaked at 28.35 hectares in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.05 hectares, in 2022.
Israel ranks 145th 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 Israel, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 28.35 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 17.3 hectares | -39.0% |
| 2003 | 5 hectares | -71.1% |
| 2004 | 8.65 hectares | +73.2% |
| 2005 | 20.66 hectares | +138.8% |
| 2006 | 8.85 hectares | -57.2% |
| 2007 | 9.75 hectares | +10.1% |
| 2008 | 10.73 hectares | +10.1% |
| 2009 | 22.68 hectares | +111.3% |
| 2010 | 4.23 hectares | -81.3% |
| 2011 | 25.83 hectares | +510.0% |
| 2012 | 9.54 hectares | -63.1% |
| 2013 | 12.9 hectares | +35.1% |
| 2014 | 20.27 hectares | +57.2% |
| 2015 | 7.74 hectares | -61.8% |
| 2016 | 16.93 hectares | +118.7% |
| 2017 | 21.82 hectares | +28.9% |
| 2018 | 3.33 hectares | -84.7% |
| 2019 | 11.61 hectares | +248.6% |
| 2020 | 10.51 hectares | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 4.09 hectares | -61.1% |
| 2022 | 3.05 hectares | -25.3% |
| 2023 | 9.41 hectares | +208.3% |
| 2024 | 4.48 hectares | -52.4% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 4.48 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 97.53 hectares, 5% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Israel's 4.48 hectares is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.29 hectares, 1.0× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.66 hectares | 5 hectares | 28.35 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 13.42 hectares | 3.33 hectares | 25.83 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.31 hectares | 3.05 hectares | 10.51 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More reference data data for Israel
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0882 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1891 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.104 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Israel?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Israel was 4.48 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 28.35 hectares in 2001.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.05 hectares in 2022.
- How does Israel rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Israel ranks 145th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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
Tree cover loss due to the expansion and intensification of roads, settlements, urban areas, or other built infrastructure.