Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Romania

Romania: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 99.55 hectares in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
99.55 hectares
Change on year
down 11.6%
World rank
85th
of 186 countries
All-time high
175.72 hectares
in 2008
All-time low
21.75 hectares
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

0501001502002001201220242001: 42.1 hectares2002: 52 hectares2003: 21.7 hectares2004: 80.2 hectares2005: 117.2 hectares2006: 110.3 hectares2007: 126 hectares2008: 175.7 hectares2009: 82.8 hectares2010: 69.8 hectares2011: 102 hectares2012: 116.2 hectares2013: 39.3 hectares2014: 85.2 hectares2015: 44.6 hectares2016: 83.9 hectares2017: 50.6 hectares2018: 63 hectares2019: 40.6 hectares2020: 78.9 hectares2021: 58.4 hectares2022: 94.5 hectares2023: 112.6 hectares2024: 99.6 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 Romania is 99.55 hectares, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.6% on the previous year and up 16.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Romania peaked at 175.72 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 21.75 hectares, in 2003.

That places Romania 85th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 89.8 hectares 21.75 hectares 175.72 hectares 9
2010s 69.53 hectares 39.34 hectares 116.21 hectares 10
2020s 88.78 hectares 58.35 hectares 112.62 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 82 Estonia 112.75 hectares compare
  2. 83 Venezuela 105.54 hectares compare
  3. 84 Bahamas 101.58 hectares compare
  4. 86 New Zealand 99.42 hectares compare
  5. 87 Serbia 98.45 hectares compare
  6. 88 Latvia 98.43 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 Romania?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Romania was 99.55 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 Romania?
The highest recorded value was 175.72 hectares in 2008.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 21.75 hectares in 2003.
How does Romania rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Romania ranks 85th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Romania 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.