Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Montserrat
Montserrat: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 0.9586 hectares in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Montserrat, 2001–2021
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tree cover loss by dominant driver in Montserrat is 0.9586 hectares, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 333.3% on the previous year and up 1,199.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Montserrat peaked at 1.25 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0737 hectares, in 2011.
Montserrat ranks 163rd 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.
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Montserrat, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.2949 hectares | — |
| 2003 | 1.03 hectares | +250.0% |
| 2004 | 0.8112 hectares | -21.4% |
| 2005 | 0.2212 hectares | -72.7% |
| 2006 | 0.1475 hectares | -33.3% |
| 2007 | 0.2213 hectares | +50.0% |
| 2008 | 1.25 hectares | +466.5% |
| 2009 | 0.5899 hectares | -52.9% |
| 2010 | 0.295 hectares | -50.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0737 hectares | -75.0% |
| 2012 | 0.3686 hectares | +399.9% |
| 2019 | 0.1475 hectares | -60.0% |
| 2020 | 0.2212 hectares | +50.0% |
| 2021 | 0.9586 hectares | +333.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Montserrat changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +466.5% | 0.2213 hectares | 1.25 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5714 hectares | 0.1475 hectares | 1.25 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.2212 hectares | 0.0737 hectares | 0.3686 hectares | 4 |
| 2020s | 0.5899 hectares | 0.2212 hectares | 0.9586 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Montserrat
- 160 Liechtenstein 1.11 hectares compare
- 161 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 1.03 hectares compare
- 162 Libya 0.9731 hectares compare
- 164 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.6624 hectares compare
- 165 Iran 0.496 hectares compare
- 166 Gambia 0.4498 hectares compare
More reference data data for Montserrat
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 1 events (2006)
- Foreign aid received by income group 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Wealth share of the richest 1% 27.6% (2024)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received by income group, annual growth rate 397.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, annual 397.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans, annual growth 397.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Number of confirmed cases of tetanus, gaps filled 0 Cases (2024)
- Number of child deaths per woman 0.011 under-five deaths per woman (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Montserrat?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Montserrat was 0.9586 hectares in 2021, 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 Montserrat?
- The highest recorded value was 1.25 hectares in 2008.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Montserrat?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0737 hectares in 2011.
- How does Montserrat rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Montserrat ranks 163rd out of 186 countries with data for 2021.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Montserrat?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,199.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Montserrat 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.