Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Israel

Israel: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 4.48 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.48 hectares
Change on year
down 52.4%
World rank
145th
of 186 countries
All-time high
28.35 hectares
in 2001
All-time low
3.05 hectares
in 2022
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

01020302001201220242001: 28.4 hectares2002: 17.3 hectares2003: 5 hectares2004: 8.7 hectares2005: 20.7 hectares2006: 8.9 hectares2007: 9.7 hectares2008: 10.7 hectares2009: 22.7 hectares2010: 4.2 hectares2011: 25.8 hectares2012: 9.5 hectares2013: 12.9 hectares2014: 20.3 hectares2015: 7.7 hectares2016: 16.9 hectares2017: 21.8 hectares2018: 3.3 hectares2019: 11.6 hectares2020: 10.5 hectares2021: 4.1 hectares2022: 3.1 hectares2023: 9.4 hectares2024: 4.5 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 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 142 United States Virgin Islands 5.35 hectares compare
  2. 143 Andorra 4.73 hectares compare
  3. 144 Moldova 4.7 hectares compare
  4. 146 Egypt 4.29 hectares compare

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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

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.