Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Martinique

Martinique: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 2.53 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.53 hectares
Change on year
up 47.7%
Rank
153rd
of 186 regions
All-time high
55.07 hectares
in 2003
All-time low
0.6708 hectares
in 2017
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

02040602001201220242001: 22.9 hectares2002: 12.1 hectares2003: 55.1 hectares2004: 28.8 hectares2005: 39.1 hectares2006: 13.6 hectares2007: 25.2 hectares2008: 39.6 hectares2009: 39.9 hectares2010: 8.9 hectares2011: 22.3 hectares2012: 43.7 hectares2013: 8.3 hectares2014: 20 hectares2015: 1.3 hectares2016: 2 hectares2017: 0.671 hectares2018: 5.7 hectares2019: 4.9 hectares2020: 7.2 hectares2021: 1.6 hectares2022: 2.6 hectares2023: 1.7 hectares2024: 2.5 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 Martinique stood at 2.53 hectares.

That represents a change of up 47.7% on the previous year and down 87.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Martinique peaked at 55.07 hectares in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.6708 hectares, in 2017.

That places Martinique 153rd 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 30.68 hectares 12.07 hectares 55.07 hectares 9
2010s 11.77 hectares 0.6708 hectares 43.66 hectares 10
2020s 3.13 hectares 1.64 hectares 7.15 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Martinique

  1. 150 Benin 3.36 hectares compare
  2. 151 Senegal 2.86 hectares compare
  3. 152 Vanuatu 2.66 hectares compare
  4. 154 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 2.28 hectares compare
  5. 155 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2.25 hectares compare
  6. 156 Palau 2.06 hectares compare

See the full ranking of 186 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Martinique?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Martinique was 2.53 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 Martinique?
The highest recorded value was 55.07 hectares in 2003.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Martinique?
The lowest recorded value was 0.6708 hectares in 2017.
How does Martinique rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Martinique ranks 153rd out of 186 regions with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Martinique?
Over the last ten years it is down 87.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Martinique 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.