Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 6.53 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Luxembourg, 2001–2024
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 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 Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4.77 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 14.42 hectares | +201.9% |
| 2003 | 5.62 hectares | -61.0% |
| 2004 | 4.92 hectares | -12.5% |
| 2005 | 2.61 hectares | -46.9% |
| 2006 | 6.53 hectares | +150.3% |
| 2007 | 3.46 hectares | -47.0% |
| 2008 | 20.1 hectares | +480.2% |
| 2009 | 4.17 hectares | -79.3% |
| 2010 | 7.08 hectares | +69.9% |
| 2011 | 3.87 hectares | -45.3% |
| 2012 | 3.52 hectares | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 3.62 hectares | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 5.02 hectares | +38.9% |
| 2015 | 11.21 hectares | +123.0% |
| 2016 | 4.87 hectares | -56.5% |
| 2017 | 8.34 hectares | +71.3% |
| 2018 | 4.17 hectares | -50.0% |
| 2019 | 15.62 hectares | +274.8% |
| 2020 | 2.71 hectares | -82.6% |
| 2021 | 10.73 hectares | +295.8% |
| 2022 | 4.67 hectares | -56.5% |
| 2023 | 4.57 hectares | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 6.53 hectares | +42.8% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 6.53 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 97.53 hectares, 7% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 6.53 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97.53 hectares, 7% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 135 Dominica 8.68 hectares compare
- 136 Malawi 8.49 hectares compare
- 137 Saint Lucia 7.85 hectares compare
- 139 Turks and Caicos Islands 6.51 hectares compare
- 140 East Timor 6.23 hectares compare
- 141 Aland Islands 6 hectares compare
More reference data data for Luxembourg
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.041 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0209 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1381 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0065 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1381 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1376 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.099 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1147 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6709 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0353 (2050)
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 countries 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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Tree cover loss due to the expansion and intensification of roads, settlements, urban areas, or other built infrastructure.