Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Palestine

Palestine: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 0.3286 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.3286
Change on year
up 67.5%
World rank
169th
of 186 countries
All-time high
0.9823
in 2017
All-time low
0.1305
in 2012
Years of data
15
2001–2024

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

0.20.40.60.812001201220242001: 0.2612002: 0.5212003: 0.1312004: 0.592006: 0.6582008: 0.5892009: 0.6532010: 0.2632012: 0.132013: 0.1972014: 0.7872017: 0.9822020: 0.1312023: 0.1962024: 0.329

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for tree cover loss by dominant driver in Palestine is 0.3286, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 67.5% on the previous year and down 58.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Palestine peaked at 0.9823 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.1305, in 2012.

That places Palestine 169th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.4862 0.1314 0.6576 7
2010s 0.4719 0.1305 0.9823 5
2020s 0.2185 0.1307 0.3286 3

Countries ranked near Palestine

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  3. 168 Uzbekistan 0.3493 compare
  4. 170 Mongolia 0.3195 compare
  5. 171 Tajikistan 0.2997 compare
  6. 172 Reunion 0.2879 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Palestine?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Palestine was 0.3286 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Palestine?
The highest recorded value was 0.9823 in 2017.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Palestine?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1305 in 2012.
How does Palestine rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Palestine ranks 169th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Palestine?
Over the last ten years it is down 58.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Palestine data come from?
The figures come from 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
Source
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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