Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Tanzania
Tanzania: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 790.64 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Tanzania, 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 Tanzania is 790.64 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 21.4% on the previous year and down 38.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Tanzania peaked at 3,300 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 521.64 hectares, in 2022.
Tanzania ranks 26th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,109 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 897.08 hectares | -19.1% |
| 2003 | 1,554 hectares | +73.3% |
| 2004 | 1,745 hectares | +12.3% |
| 2005 | 1,633 hectares | -6.4% |
| 2006 | 3,113 hectares | +90.6% |
| 2007 | 1,056 hectares | -66.1% |
| 2008 | 3,300 hectares | +212.5% |
| 2009 | 1,681 hectares | -49.1% |
| 2010 | 2,995 hectares | +78.2% |
| 2011 | 2,066 hectares | -31.0% |
| 2012 | 1,796 hectares | -13.1% |
| 2013 | 1,547 hectares | -13.9% |
| 2014 | 1,275 hectares | -17.6% |
| 2015 | 649.24 hectares | -49.1% |
| 2016 | 890.27 hectares | +37.1% |
| 2017 | 1,316 hectares | +47.8% |
| 2018 | 974.97 hectares | -25.9% |
| 2019 | 692.95 hectares | -28.9% |
| 2020 | 861.84 hectares | +24.4% |
| 2021 | 596.51 hectares | -30.8% |
| 2022 | 521.64 hectares | -12.6% |
| 2023 | 651.37 hectares | +24.9% |
| 2024 | 790.64 hectares | +21.4% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 790.64 hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 49.1 hectares, 16.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 790.64 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 168.49 hectares, 4.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,788 hectares | 897.08 hectares | 3,300 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,420 hectares | 649.24 hectares | 2,995 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 684.4 hectares | 521.64 hectares | 861.84 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More reference data data for Tanzania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6405 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 59.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 72.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Tanzania?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Tanzania was 790.64 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 Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 3,300 hectares in 2008.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 521.64 hectares in 2022.
- How does Tanzania rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Tanzania ranks 26th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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
Tree cover loss due to the expansion and intensification of roads, settlements, urban areas, or other built infrastructure.