Tree cover loss in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Tree cover loss was 7.87 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.87
Change on year
down 42.9%
World rank
166th
of 197 countries
All-time high
229.17
in 2007
All-time low
0
in 2015
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss in Afghanistan, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, tree cover loss in Afghanistan stood at 7.87.
The figure is down 42.9% on the previous year and up 266.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Afghanistan peaked at 229.17 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2015.
That places Afghanistan 166th out of 197 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.
Tree cover loss in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 70.87 | — |
| 2002 | 152.58 | +115.3% |
| 2003 | 221 | +44.8% |
| 2004 | 183.54 | -17.0% |
| 2005 | 211.5 | +15.2% |
| 2006 | 136.91 | -35.3% |
| 2007 | 229.17 | +67.4% |
| 2008 | 97.81 | -57.3% |
| 2009 | 55.47 | -43.3% |
| 2010 | 78.03 | +40.7% |
| 2011 | 100.55 | +28.9% |
| 2012 | 28.88 | -71.3% |
| 2013 | 0.6922 | -97.6% |
| 2014 | 2.15 | +210.4% |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 24.3 | — |
| 2019 | 12.84 | -47.2% |
| 2020 | 32.39 | +152.3% |
| 2021 | 25.28 | -21.9% |
| 2022 | 5.81 | -77.0% |
| 2023 | 13.79 | +137.4% |
| 2024 | 7.87 | -42.9% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 7.87 is below the median for low income countries, which is 7,400, 0% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 7.87 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 61.03, 13% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 150.98 | 55.47 | 229.17 | 9 |
| 2010s | 24.75 | 0 | 100.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.03 | 5.81 | 32.39 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More reference data data for Afghanistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8991 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4362 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.847 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.38 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Afghanistan?
- Tree cover loss in Afghanistan was 7.87 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tree cover loss recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 229.17 in 2007.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2015.
- How does Afghanistan rank for tree cover loss?
- Afghanistan ranks 166th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 266.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Tree cover loss. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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