Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Morocco

Morocco: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 30.13 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
30.13 hectares
Change on year
up 150.4%
World rank
113th
of 186 countries
All-time high
97.73 hectares
in 2008
All-time low
8.18 hectares
in 2021
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

0204060801002001201220242001: 20.9 hectares2002: 14.6 hectares2003: 11.3 hectares2004: 28.3 hectares2005: 76.5 hectares2006: 35.2 hectares2007: 93.9 hectares2008: 97.7 hectares2009: 42.2 hectares2010: 28.8 hectares2011: 31.1 hectares2012: 22.4 hectares2013: 25.9 hectares2014: 46.2 hectares2015: 25.5 hectares2016: 30.1 hectares2017: 18.5 hectares2018: 19.3 hectares2019: 9 hectares2020: 17.2 hectares2021: 8.2 hectares2022: 17 hectares2023: 12 hectares2024: 30.1 hectares

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

Analysis

Morocco recorded 30.13 hectares for tree cover loss by dominant driver in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 150.4% on the previous year and down 34.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Morocco peaked at 97.73 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 8.18 hectares, in 2021.

Morocco ranks 113th 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 46.73 hectares 11.29 hectares 97.73 hectares 9
2010s 25.67 hectares 9.05 hectares 46.15 hectares 10
2020s 16.91 hectares 8.18 hectares 30.13 hectares 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Morocco?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Morocco was 30.13 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 Morocco?
The highest recorded value was 97.73 hectares in 2008.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Morocco?
The lowest recorded value was 8.18 hectares in 2021.
How does Morocco rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Morocco ranks 113th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Morocco?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Morocco 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
Last refreshed

Tree cover loss due to the expansion and intensification of roads, settlements, urban areas, or other built infrastructure.