Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Pakistan

Pakistan: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 17.51 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
17.51 hectares
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
124th
of 186 countries
All-time high
33.32 hectares
in 2006
All-time low
1.52 hectares
in 2001
Years of data
22
2001–2024

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

01020302001201220242001: 1.5 hectares2002: 4.7 hectares2003: 6.2 hectares2004: 6.8 hectares2005: 9.6 hectares2006: 33.3 hectares2007: 13.7 hectares2008: 8.7 hectares2009: 6.9 hectares2010: 12 hectares2011: 2.2 hectares2012: 1.5 hectares2013: 2.8 hectares2014: 3.5 hectares2017: 10.8 hectares2018: 2.5 hectares2019: 5.5 hectares2020: 4.2 hectares2021: 3.5 hectares2022: 3.8 hectares2023: 17.4 hectares2024: 17.5 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 Pakistan stood at 17.51 hectares.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 399.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Pakistan peaked at 33.32 hectares in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1.52 hectares, in 2001.

That places Pakistan 124th 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 10.15 hectares 1.52 hectares 33.32 hectares 9
2010s 5.09 hectares 1.53 hectares 12.05 hectares 8
2020s 9.29 hectares 3.55 hectares 17.51 hectares 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Pakistan?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Pakistan was 17.51 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 Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 33.32 hectares in 2006.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was 1.52 hectares in 2001.
How does Pakistan rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Pakistan ranks 124th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 399.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Pakistan 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.