Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Uruguay
Uruguay: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 67.46 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Uruguay, 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 Uruguay stood at 67.46 hectares.
That represents a change of down 42.3% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Uruguay peaked at 198.77 hectares in 2012 and was at its lowest, 17.46 hectares, in 2020.
Uruguay ranks 98th 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.
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 29.35 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 30.18 hectares | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 61.81 hectares | +104.8% |
| 2004 | 65.52 hectares | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 146.01 hectares | +122.9% |
| 2006 | 84.57 hectares | -42.1% |
| 2007 | 69.5 hectares | -17.8% |
| 2008 | 72.71 hectares | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 103.43 hectares | +42.3% |
| 2010 | 65.35 hectares | -36.8% |
| 2011 | 97.75 hectares | +49.6% |
| 2012 | 198.77 hectares | +103.3% |
| 2013 | 73.88 hectares | -62.8% |
| 2014 | 59.83 hectares | -19.0% |
| 2015 | 24.48 hectares | -59.1% |
| 2016 | 66.84 hectares | +173.0% |
| 2017 | 93.25 hectares | +39.5% |
| 2018 | 74.34 hectares | -20.3% |
| 2019 | 36.99 hectares | -50.2% |
| 2020 | 17.46 hectares | -52.8% |
| 2021 | 81.32 hectares | +365.7% |
| 2022 | 47.27 hectares | -41.9% |
| 2023 | 116.94 hectares | +147.4% |
| 2024 | 67.46 hectares | -42.3% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 67.46 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 97.53 hectares, 69% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 67.46 hectares is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 105.54 hectares, 64% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 73.67 hectares | 29.35 hectares | 146.01 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 79.15 hectares | 24.48 hectares | 198.77 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 66.09 hectares | 17.46 hectares | 116.94 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More reference data data for Uruguay
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2999 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3685 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2195 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 33.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.01 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Uruguay?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Uruguay was 67.46 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 198.77 hectares in 2012.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.46 hectares in 2020.
- How does Uruguay rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Uruguay ranks 98th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.