Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 10.81 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Kazakhstan, 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 Kazakhstan stood at 10.81 hectares.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and up 583.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Kazakhstan peaked at 44.24 hectares in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.3981 hectares, in 2015.
That places Kazakhstan 130th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8.3 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 31.71 hectares | +282.2% |
| 2003 | 16.04 hectares | -49.4% |
| 2004 | 14.33 hectares | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 15.36 hectares | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 29.35 hectares | +91.0% |
| 2007 | 44.24 hectares | +50.7% |
| 2008 | 12.59 hectares | -71.6% |
| 2009 | 29.68 hectares | +135.8% |
| 2010 | 14.76 hectares | -50.3% |
| 2011 | 21.39 hectares | +44.9% |
| 2012 | 16.38 hectares | -23.4% |
| 2013 | 16.28 hectares | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 1.58 hectares | -90.3% |
| 2015 | 0.3981 hectares | -74.8% |
| 2016 | 3.94 hectares | +888.8% |
| 2017 | 3.8 hectares | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 14.01 hectares | +268.3% |
| 2019 | 14.7 hectares | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 5.2 hectares | -64.6% |
| 2021 | 3.66 hectares | -29.7% |
| 2022 | 3.07 hectares | -16.0% |
| 2023 | 11.29 hectares | +267.5% |
| 2024 | 10.81 hectares | -4.2% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 10.81 hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 135.51 hectares, 8% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 10.81 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97.53 hectares, 11% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Kazakhstan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +888.8% | 0.3981 hectares | 3.94 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.4 hectares | 8.3 hectares | 44.24 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 10.72 hectares | 0.3981 hectares | 21.39 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.81 hectares | 3.07 hectares | 11.29 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More reference data data for Kazakhstan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8607 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Kazakhstan?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Kazakhstan was 10.81 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 44.24 hectares in 2007.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3981 hectares in 2015.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Kazakhstan ranks 130th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 583.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.