Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Singapore

Singapore: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 54.84 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
54.84 hectares
Change on year
down 63.3%
World rank
100th
of 186 countries
All-time high
248.96 hectares
in 2018
All-time low
12.61 hectares
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

0501001502002502001201220242001: 14.9 hectares2002: 73.1 hectares2003: 12.6 hectares2004: 25.5 hectares2005: 66.6 hectares2006: 40.8 hectares2007: 62.8 hectares2008: 15.5 hectares2009: 120.9 hectares2010: 30.5 hectares2011: 57.1 hectares2012: 72.3 hectares2013: 23.9 hectares2014: 171.3 hectares2015: 130.8 hectares2016: 120 hectares2017: 220.5 hectares2018: 249 hectares2019: 210.3 hectares2020: 94 hectares2021: 115.2 hectares2022: 55.1 hectares2023: 149.3 hectares2024: 54.8 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 Singapore stood at 54.84 hectares.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 63.3% on the previous year and down 68.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Singapore peaked at 248.96 hectares in 2018 and was at its lowest, 12.61 hectares, in 2003.

That places Singapore 100th 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 48.09 hectares 12.61 hectares 120.9 hectares 9
2010s 128.56 hectares 23.92 hectares 248.96 hectares 10
2020s 93.69 hectares 54.84 hectares 149.28 hectares 5

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  4. 101 Solomon Islands 51.03 hectares compare
  5. 102 Lebanon 49.1 hectares compare
  6. 103 Hungary 47.02 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Singapore?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Singapore was 54.84 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 Singapore?
The highest recorded value was 248.96 hectares in 2018.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Singapore?
The lowest recorded value was 12.61 hectares in 2003.
How does Singapore rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Singapore ranks 100th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Singapore?
Over the last ten years it is down 68.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Singapore 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.