Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Montenegro

Montenegro: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 78.76 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
78.76 hectares
Change on year
down 40.7%
World rank
95th
of 186 countries
All-time high
132.76 hectares
in 2023
All-time low
11.36 hectares
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

02550751001252001201220242001: 29.8 hectares2002: 19.2 hectares2003: 11.4 hectares2004: 65.3 hectares2005: 14.9 hectares2006: 33.6 hectares2007: 70.9 hectares2008: 83.7 hectares2009: 62.6 hectares2010: 31 hectares2011: 59.5 hectares2012: 64.3 hectares2013: 32.1 hectares2014: 51.8 hectares2015: 28.2 hectares2016: 120.1 hectares2017: 114.5 hectares2018: 75.5 hectares2019: 119 hectares2020: 96.1 hectares2021: 49.6 hectares2022: 62.3 hectares2023: 132.8 hectares2024: 78.8 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 Montenegro stood at 78.76 hectares.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.7% on the previous year and up 52.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Montenegro peaked at 132.76 hectares in 2023 and was at its lowest, 11.36 hectares, in 2003.

Montenegro ranks 95th of 186 countries on this measure, 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 43.49 hectares 11.36 hectares 83.74 hectares 9
2010s 69.59 hectares 28.18 hectares 120.09 hectares 10
2020s 83.91 hectares 49.61 hectares 132.76 hectares 5

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  1. 92 Costa Rica 87.66 hectares compare
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  4. 96 Czechia 76.8 hectares compare
  5. 97 Grenada 75.64 hectares compare
  6. 98 Uruguay 67.46 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Montenegro?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Montenegro was 78.76 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 Montenegro?
The highest recorded value was 132.76 hectares in 2023.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Montenegro?
The lowest recorded value was 11.36 hectares in 2003.
How does Montenegro rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Montenegro ranks 95th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Montenegro?
Over the last ten years it is up 52.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Montenegro 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.