Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 1.13 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.13 hectares
Change on year
up 232.9%
World rank
159th
of 186 countries
All-time high
6.77 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
0.1704 hectares
in 2012
Years of data
15
2001–2024

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

02462001201220242001: 0.925 hectares2002: 5.4 hectares2003: 0.294 hectares2004: 0.413 hectares2005: 2.9 hectares2006: 0.407 hectares2007: 0.859 hectares2008: 0.629 hectares2009: 1.2 hectares2010: 1.2 hectares2011: 0.284 hectares2012: 0.17 hectares2017: 6.8 hectares2023: 0.341 hectares2024: 1.1 hectares

Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

The most recent figure for tree cover loss by dominant driver in Kyrgyzstan is 1.13 hectares, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 232.9% on the previous year and up 565.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 6.77 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.1704 hectares, in 2012.

That places Kyrgyzstan 159th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 1.45 hectares 0.294 hectares 5.41 hectares 9
2010s 2.11 hectares 0.1704 hectares 6.77 hectares 4
2020s 0.7375 hectares 0.3407 hectares 1.13 hectares 2

Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan

  1. 156 Palau 2.06 hectares compare
  2. 157 Curacao 1.58 hectares compare
  3. 158 Barbados 1.5 hectares compare
  4. 160 Liechtenstein 1.11 hectares compare
  5. 161 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 1.03 hectares compare
  6. 162 Libya 0.9731 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Kyrgyzstan?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Kyrgyzstan was 1.13 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 Kyrgyzstan?
The highest recorded value was 6.77 hectares in 2017.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1704 hectares in 2012.
How does Kyrgyzstan rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Kyrgyzstan ranks 159th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
Over the last ten years it is up 565.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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.