Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Tunisia

Tunisia: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 8.84 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
8.84 hectares
Change on year
down 6.0%
World rank
134th
of 186 countries
All-time high
49.04 hectares
in 2009
All-time low
3.7 hectares
in 2018
Years of data
24
2001–2024

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

010203040502001201220242001: 13.7 hectares2002: 17.2 hectares2003: 37.3 hectares2004: 28.8 hectares2005: 39 hectares2006: 20 hectares2007: 31.9 hectares2008: 47.7 hectares2009: 49 hectares2010: 5.2 hectares2011: 34.1 hectares2012: 21.8 hectares2013: 19.7 hectares2014: 14.8 hectares2015: 4.1 hectares2016: 9 hectares2017: 13.6 hectares2018: 3.7 hectares2019: 11 hectares2020: 7.7 hectares2021: 4.8 hectares2022: 6.2 hectares2023: 9.4 hectares2024: 8.8 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 Tunisia is 8.84 hectares, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 6.0% on the previous year and down 40.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Tunisia peaked at 49.04 hectares in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3.7 hectares, in 2018.

Tunisia ranks 134th of 186 countries on this measure, 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 31.63 hectares 13.72 hectares 49.04 hectares 9
2010s 13.69 hectares 3.7 hectares 34.07 hectares 10
2020s 7.41 hectares 4.82 hectares 9.4 hectares 5

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  4. 135 Dominica 8.68 hectares compare
  5. 136 Malawi 8.49 hectares compare
  6. 137 Saint Lucia 7.85 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Tunisia?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Tunisia was 8.84 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 Tunisia?
The highest recorded value was 49.04 hectares in 2009.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Tunisia?
The lowest recorded value was 3.7 hectares in 2018.
How does Tunisia rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Tunisia ranks 134th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Tunisia?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tunisia 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
Last refreshed

Tree cover loss due to the expansion and intensification of roads, settlements, urban areas, or other built infrastructure.