Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Russia

Russia: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 4,217 hectares in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
4,217 hectares
Change on year
up 10.1%
World rank
6th
of 186 countries
All-time high
7,188 hectares
in 2012
All-time low
1,989 hectares
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

2.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2001201220242001: 2.9k hectares2002: 2.9k hectares2003: 2.0k hectares2004: 3.7k hectares2005: 4.0k hectares2006: 4.4k hectares2007: 5.8k hectares2008: 5.6k hectares2009: 5.2k hectares2010: 6.3k hectares2011: 6.8k hectares2012: 7.2k hectares2013: 4.1k hectares2014: 5.5k hectares2015: 3.9k hectares2016: 6.1k hectares2017: 4.8k hectares2018: 3.4k hectares2019: 3.5k hectares2020: 3.5k hectares2021: 3.6k hectares2022: 3.8k hectares2023: 3.8k hectares2024: 4.2k 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 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%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 3 Brazil 5,799 hectares compare
  2. 4 Malaysia 4,931 hectares compare
  3. 5 Canada 4,707 hectares compare
  4. 7 Democratic Republic of Congo 3,294 hectares compare
  5. 8 Ghana 3,283 hectares compare
  6. 9 Indonesia 3,258 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 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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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.