Tree cover loss by dominant driver in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 19.38 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
19.38 hectares
Change on year
down 52.1%
World rank
121st
of 186 countries
All-time high
49.1 hectares
in 2004
All-time low
3.76 hectares
in 2005
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss by dominant driver in North Macedonia, 2001–2024

010203040502001201220242001: 11.8 hectares2002: 5.2 hectares2003: 24.1 hectares2004: 49.1 hectares2005: 3.8 hectares2006: 13.8 hectares2007: 25.4 hectares2008: 32.6 hectares2009: 44.8 hectares2010: 47.2 hectares2011: 23.8 hectares2012: 16.3 hectares2013: 19.3 hectares2014: 27.8 hectares2015: 29.2 hectares2016: 38.4 hectares2017: 8.4 hectares2018: 9.3 hectares2019: 33.1 hectares2020: 16.2 hectares2021: 8.9 hectares2022: 30.4 hectares2023: 40.5 hectares2024: 19.4 hectares

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 118 Nicaragua 24.77 hectares compare
  2. 119 Cayman Islands 21.52 hectares compare
  3. 120 Burundi 20.43 hectares compare
  4. 122 Haiti 19.02 hectares compare
  5. 123 Cuba 18.91 hectares compare
  6. 124 Pakistan 17.51 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 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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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.