Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Luxembourg

Luxembourg: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 6.53 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6.53 hectares
Change on year
up 42.8%
Rank
138th
of 186 regions
All-time high
20.1 hectares
in 2008
All-time low
2.61 hectares
in 2005
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

51015202001201220242001: 4.8 hectares2002: 14.4 hectares2003: 5.6 hectares2004: 4.9 hectares2005: 2.6 hectares2006: 6.5 hectares2007: 3.5 hectares2008: 20.1 hectares2009: 4.2 hectares2010: 7.1 hectares2011: 3.9 hectares2012: 3.5 hectares2013: 3.6 hectares2014: 5 hectares2015: 11.2 hectares2016: 4.9 hectares2017: 8.3 hectares2018: 4.2 hectares2019: 15.6 hectares2020: 2.7 hectares2021: 10.7 hectares2022: 4.7 hectares2023: 4.6 hectares2024: 6.5 hectares

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

Analysis

Luxembourg recorded 6.53 hectares for tree cover loss by dominant driver in 2024.

That represents a change of up 42.8% on the previous year and up 29.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Luxembourg peaked at 20.1 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.61 hectares, in 2005.

That places Luxembourg 138th out of 186 regions 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.4 hectares 2.61 hectares 20.1 hectares 9
2010s 6.73 hectares 3.52 hectares 15.62 hectares 10
2020s 5.84 hectares 2.71 hectares 10.73 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Luxembourg

  1. 135 Dominica 8.68 hectares compare
  2. 136 Malawi 8.49 hectares compare
  3. 137 Saint Lucia 7.85 hectares compare
  4. 139 Turks and Caicos Islands 6.51 hectares compare
  5. 140 East Timor 6.23 hectares compare
  6. 141 Aland Islands 6 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Luxembourg?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Luxembourg was 6.53 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 Luxembourg?
The highest recorded value was 20.1 hectares in 2008.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Luxembourg?
The lowest recorded value was 2.61 hectares in 2005.
How does Luxembourg rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Luxembourg ranks 138th out of 186 regions with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Luxembourg?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Luxembourg 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.