Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 1.11 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.11 hectares
Change on year
down 22.2%
Rank
160th
of 186 regions
All-time high
6.37 hectares
in 2004
All-time low
0.316 hectares
in 2021
Years of data
21
2001–2024

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

02462001201220242001: 1.2 hectares2004: 6.4 hectares2005: 1.7 hectares2006: 2.3 hectares2007: 1.4 hectares2008: 2.4 hectares2009: 2.6 hectares2010: 1.8 hectares2011: 0.685 hectares2012: 2 hectares2013: 1.5 hectares2014: 1.5 hectares2015: 1.2 hectares2016: 3.4 hectares2017: 2.1 hectares2018: 1.4 hectares2019: 5.6 hectares2020: 1.9 hectares2021: 0.316 hectares2022: 1.4 hectares2024: 1.1 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 Liechtenstein stood at 1.11 hectares.

That represents a change of down 22.2% on the previous year and down 25.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Liechtenstein peaked at 6.37 hectares in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.316 hectares, in 2021.

That places Liechtenstein 160th out of 186 regions 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 2.56 hectares 1.16 hectares 6.37 hectares 7
2010s 2.11 hectares 0.6851 hectares 5.64 hectares 10
2020s 1.19 hectares 0.316 hectares 1.9 hectares 4

Countries ranked near Liechtenstein

  1. 157 Curacao 1.58 hectares compare
  2. 158 Barbados 1.5 hectares compare
  3. 159 Kyrgyzstan 1.13 hectares compare
  4. 161 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 1.03 hectares compare
  5. 162 Libya 0.9731 hectares compare
  6. 163 Montserrat 0.9586 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Liechtenstein?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Liechtenstein was 1.11 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 Liechtenstein?
The highest recorded value was 6.37 hectares in 2004.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Liechtenstein?
The lowest recorded value was 0.316 hectares in 2021.
How does Liechtenstein rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Liechtenstein ranks 160th out of 186 regions with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Liechtenstein?
Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Liechtenstein 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.