Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 29.41 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Zimbabwe, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 29.41 hectares for tree cover loss by dominant driver in 2024.
That represents a change of down 27.9% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Zimbabwe peaked at 78.19 hectares in 2022 and was at its lowest, 11.77 hectares, in 2020.
Zimbabwe ranks 116th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 16.25 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 28.91 hectares | +77.9% |
| 2003 | 23.58 hectares | -18.4% |
| 2004 | 17.09 hectares | -27.5% |
| 2005 | 24.65 hectares | +44.2% |
| 2006 | 26.05 hectares | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 40.24 hectares | +54.4% |
| 2008 | 24.33 hectares | -39.5% |
| 2009 | 72.36 hectares | +197.5% |
| 2010 | 53.41 hectares | -26.2% |
| 2011 | 37.62 hectares | -29.6% |
| 2012 | 37.84 hectares | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 27.64 hectares | -27.0% |
| 2014 | 34.31 hectares | +24.1% |
| 2015 | 14.64 hectares | -57.3% |
| 2016 | 12.47 hectares | -14.9% |
| 2017 | 41.33 hectares | +231.5% |
| 2018 | 25.42 hectares | -38.5% |
| 2019 | 57.39 hectares | +125.8% |
| 2020 | 11.77 hectares | -79.5% |
| 2021 | 44.55 hectares | +278.5% |
| 2022 | 78.19 hectares | +75.5% |
| 2023 | 40.79 hectares | -47.8% |
| 2024 | 29.41 hectares | -27.9% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 29.41 hectares is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 49.1 hectares, 60% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 29.41 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 168.49 hectares, 17% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.38 hectares | 16.25 hectares | 72.36 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 34.21 hectares | 12.47 hectares | 57.39 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.94 hectares | 11.77 hectares | 78.19 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 113 Morocco 30.13 hectares compare
- 114 Mayotte 30.1 hectares compare
- 115 North Korea 29.52 hectares compare
- 117 South Sudan 25.73 hectares compare
- 118 Nicaragua 24.77 hectares compare
- 119 Cayman Islands 21.52 hectares compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Zimbabwe?
- Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Zimbabwe was 29.41 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 78.19 hectares in 2022.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.77 hectares in 2020.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Zimbabwe ranks 116th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.