Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Slovak Republic
Slovak Republic: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 35.08 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Slovak Republic, 2001–2024
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 Slovak Republic stood at 35.08 hectares.
That represents a change of down 31.1% on the previous year and down 53.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Slovak Republic peaked at 211.03 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 14.84 hectares, in 2001.
That places Slovak Republic 111th 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.
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Slovak Republic, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 14.84 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 25.25 hectares | +70.2% |
| 2003 | 18.18 hectares | -28.0% |
| 2004 | 29.75 hectares | +63.6% |
| 2005 | 91.14 hectares | +206.4% |
| 2006 | 84.52 hectares | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 167.6 hectares | +98.3% |
| 2008 | 211.03 hectares | +25.9% |
| 2009 | 97.16 hectares | -54.0% |
| 2010 | 93.42 hectares | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 46.68 hectares | -50.0% |
| 2012 | 55.74 hectares | +19.4% |
| 2013 | 36.4 hectares | -34.7% |
| 2014 | 74.61 hectares | +105.0% |
| 2015 | 23.46 hectares | -68.6% |
| 2016 | 63.38 hectares | +170.1% |
| 2017 | 67.33 hectares | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 69.22 hectares | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 35.07 hectares | -49.3% |
| 2020 | 81.38 hectares | +132.1% |
| 2021 | 35.34 hectares | -56.6% |
| 2022 | 33.71 hectares | -4.6% |
| 2023 | 50.9 hectares | +51.0% |
| 2024 | 35.08 hectares | -31.1% |
Slovak Republic compared with similar countries
- Slovak Republic's 35.08 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 97.53 hectares, 36% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Slovak Republic's 35.08 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97.53 hectares, 36% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 82.16 hectares | 14.84 hectares | 211.03 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 56.53 hectares | 23.46 hectares | 93.42 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.28 hectares | 33.71 hectares | 81.38 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Slovak Republic
More reference data data for Slovak Republic
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2166 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.064 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.8538 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1453 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.8538 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7263 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.296 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7911 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Slovak Republic?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Slovak Republic was 35.08 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 Slovak Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 211.03 hectares in 2008.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Slovak Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.84 hectares in 2001.
- How does Slovak Republic rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Slovak Republic ranks 111th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Slovak Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovak Republic 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.