Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Russia
Russia: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 4,217 hectares in 2024. ▬ Flat
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Russia, 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 Russia is 4,217 hectares, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.1% on the previous year and down 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Russia peaked at 7,188 hectares in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1,989 hectares, in 2003.
Russia ranks 6th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Russia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,884 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 2,924 hectares | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 1,989 hectares | -32.0% |
| 2004 | 3,682 hectares | +85.1% |
| 2005 | 4,002 hectares | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 4,437 hectares | +10.9% |
| 2007 | 5,817 hectares | +31.1% |
| 2008 | 5,605 hectares | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 5,192 hectares | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 6,338 hectares | +22.1% |
| 2011 | 6,756 hectares | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 7,188 hectares | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 4,079 hectares | -43.3% |
| 2014 | 5,512 hectares | +35.1% |
| 2015 | 3,873 hectares | -29.7% |
| 2016 | 6,143 hectares | +58.6% |
| 2017 | 4,829 hectares | -21.4% |
| 2018 | 3,436 hectares | -28.8% |
| 2019 | 3,470 hectares | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 3,521 hectares | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 3,578 hectares | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 3,803 hectares | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 3,831 hectares | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 4,217 hectares | +10.1% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 4,217 hectares is above the median for high income countries, which is 97.53 hectares, 43.2× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Russia's 4,217 hectares is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97.53 hectares, 43.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Russia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +85.1% | 1,989 hectares | 3,682 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,059 hectares | 1,989 hectares | 5,817 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 5,162 hectares | 3,436 hectares | 7,188 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,790 hectares | 3,521 hectares | 4,217 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More reference data data for Russia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Russia?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Russia was 4,217 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 7,188 hectares in 2012.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,989 hectares in 2003.
- How does Russia rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Russia ranks 6th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Russia 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.