Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Namibia

Namibia: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 0.1461 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.1461 hectares
Change on year
down 81.9%
World rank
176th
of 186 countries
All-time high
5.57 hectares
in 2015
All-time low
0 hectares
in 2021
Years of data
13
2003–2024

Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Namibia, 2003–2024

02462003201320242003: 0.147 hectares2005: 0.073 hectares2006: 0.073 hectares2009: 0.147 hectares2011: 0.294 hectares2012: 0.22 hectares2013: 0.073 hectares2015: 5.6 hectares2017: 0.073 hectares2021: 0 hectares2022: 0 hectares2023: 0.808 hectares2024: 0.146 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 Namibia stood at 0.1461 hectares.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 81.9% on the previous year and up 99.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Namibia peaked at 5.57 hectares in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2021.

That places Namibia 176th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 0.11 hectares 0.0726 hectares 0.1469 hectares 4
2010s 1.25 hectares 0.0733 hectares 5.57 hectares 5
2020s 0.2386 hectares 0 hectares 0.8082 hectares 4

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 173 Syria 0.2535 hectares compare
  2. 174 Anguilla 0.2195 hectares compare
  3. 175 San Marino 0.1673 hectares compare
  4. 178 Somalia 0.0769 hectares compare
  5. 179 Saint Martin (French part) 0.0732 hectares compare

See the full ranking of 186 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Namibia?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Namibia was 0.1461 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 Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 5.57 hectares in 2015.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2021.
How does Namibia rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Namibia ranks 176th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is up 99.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia 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.