Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Moldova

Moldova: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 4.7 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.7 hectares
Change on year
up 232.9%
World rank
144th
of 186 countries
All-time high
8.12 hectares
in 2019
All-time low
0.1056 hectares
in 2015
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

024682001201220242001: 1 hectares2002: 0.841 hectares2003: 0.421 hectares2004: 3.3 hectares2005: 1.3 hectares2006: 3.2 hectares2007: 4.6 hectares2008: 1.7 hectares2009: 1.4 hectares2010: 2.6 hectares2011: 1.5 hectares2012: 2.5 hectares2013: 1.5 hectares2014: 0.843 hectares2015: 0.106 hectares2016: 1.2 hectares2017: 2.9 hectares2018: 3.4 hectares2019: 8.1 hectares2020: 3.5 hectares2021: 6.1 hectares2022: 2.6 hectares2023: 1.4 hectares2024: 4.7 hectares

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

Analysis

Moldova recorded 4.7 hectares for tree cover loss by dominant driver in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 232.9% on the previous year and up 457.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Moldova peaked at 8.12 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.1056 hectares, in 2015.

Moldova ranks 144th of 186 countries on this measure, 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 1.98 hectares 0.4211 hectares 4.63 hectares 9
2010s 2.47 hectares 0.1056 hectares 8.12 hectares 10
2020s 3.67 hectares 1.41 hectares 6.12 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Moldova

  1. 141 Aland Islands 6 hectares compare
  2. 142 United States Virgin Islands 5.35 hectares compare
  3. 143 Andorra 4.73 hectares compare
  4. 145 Israel 4.48 hectares compare
  5. 146 Egypt 4.29 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Moldova?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Moldova was 4.7 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 Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 8.12 hectares in 2019.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1056 hectares in 2015.
How does Moldova rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Moldova ranks 144th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 457.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Moldova 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.