Tree cover loss by dominant driver in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 19.38 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in North Macedonia, 2001–2024
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 North Macedonia is 19.38 hectares, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 52.1% on the previous year and down 30.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in North Macedonia peaked at 49.1 hectares in 2004 and was at its lowest, 3.76 hectares, in 2005.
That places North Macedonia 121st out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11.84 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 5.2 hectares | -56.1% |
| 2003 | 24.09 hectares | +363.3% |
| 2004 | 49.1 hectares | +103.9% |
| 2005 | 3.76 hectares | -92.3% |
| 2006 | 13.77 hectares | +266.1% |
| 2007 | 25.36 hectares | +84.2% |
| 2008 | 32.59 hectares | +28.5% |
| 2009 | 44.77 hectares | +37.4% |
| 2010 | 47.23 hectares | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 23.75 hectares | -49.7% |
| 2012 | 16.28 hectares | -31.5% |
| 2013 | 19.33 hectares | +18.8% |
| 2014 | 27.82 hectares | +43.9% |
| 2015 | 29.22 hectares | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 38.36 hectares | +31.3% |
| 2017 | 8.42 hectares | -78.0% |
| 2018 | 9.3 hectares | +10.5% |
| 2019 | 33.06 hectares | +255.3% |
| 2020 | 16.18 hectares | -51.1% |
| 2021 | 8.91 hectares | -44.9% |
| 2022 | 30.45 hectares | +241.6% |
| 2023 | 40.49 hectares | +33.0% |
| 2024 | 19.38 hectares | -52.1% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 19.38 hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 135.51 hectares, 14% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 19.38 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97.53 hectares, 20% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.39 hectares | 3.76 hectares | 49.1 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 25.28 hectares | 8.42 hectares | 47.23 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.08 hectares | 8.91 hectares | 40.49 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More reference data data for North Macedonia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1665 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0308 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.342 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.224 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6296 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.168 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in North Macedonia?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in North Macedonia was 19.38 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 49.1 hectares in 2004.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.76 hectares in 2005.
- How does North Macedonia rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- North Macedonia ranks 121st out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.