Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Philippines
Philippines: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 556.63 hectares in 2024. ▲ Rising
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Philippines, 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 Philippines is 556.63 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and down 36.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Philippines peaked at 1,582 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 323.99 hectares, in 2003.
That places Philippines 33rd out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Philippines, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 403.08 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 335.6 hectares | -16.7% |
| 2003 | 323.99 hectares | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 490.13 hectares | +51.3% |
| 2005 | 541.03 hectares | +10.4% |
| 2006 | 725.14 hectares | +34.0% |
| 2007 | 775.77 hectares | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 418.61 hectares | -46.0% |
| 2009 | 1,030 hectares | +146.1% |
| 2010 | 1,582 hectares | +53.6% |
| 2011 | 371.87 hectares | -76.5% |
| 2012 | 775.58 hectares | +108.6% |
| 2013 | 549.52 hectares | -29.1% |
| 2014 | 872.89 hectares | +58.8% |
| 2015 | 419.62 hectares | -51.9% |
| 2016 | 1,031 hectares | +145.8% |
| 2017 | 953.74 hectares | -7.5% |
| 2018 | 783.81 hectares | -17.8% |
| 2019 | 653.99 hectares | -16.6% |
| 2020 | 689.87 hectares | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 446.77 hectares | -35.2% |
| 2022 | 694.06 hectares | +55.4% |
| 2023 | 541.42 hectares | -22.0% |
| 2024 | 556.63 hectares | +2.8% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 556.63 hectares is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 135.51 hectares, 4.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 556.63 hectares is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 106.67 hectares, 5.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 560.4 hectares | 323.99 hectares | 1,030 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 799.44 hectares | 371.87 hectares | 1,582 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 585.75 hectares | 446.77 hectares | 694.06 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More reference data data for Philippines
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 7.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 10.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 67.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.76 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Philippines?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Philippines was 556.63 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 1,582 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 323.99 hectares in 2003.
- How does Philippines rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Philippines ranks 33rd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Philippines 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.