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.
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
- 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
- Wealth share of the richest 1% 27.6% (2024)
- Foreign aid received 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received by income group 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Number of child deaths per woman 0.011 under-five deaths per woman (2021)
- Number of confirmed cases of tetanus 0 Cases (2024)
- Foreign aid received per capita 12,912 constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Land area in hectares 10,000 hectares (2023)
- FAO projections of arable land 2,000 hectares (2023)
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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About this data
Tree cover loss due to the expansion and intensification of roads, settlements, urban areas, or other built infrastructure.