Tree cover loss in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Tree cover loss was 7.87 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.87 hectares
Change on year
down 42.9%
World rank
166th
of 197 countries
All-time high
229.17 hectares
in 2007
All-time low
0 hectares
in 2015
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss in Afghanistan, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, tree cover loss in Afghanistan stood at 7.87 hectares.
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 hectares in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, 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 | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 70.87 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 152.58 hectares | +115.3% |
| 2003 | 221 hectares | +44.8% |
| 2004 | 183.54 hectares | -17.0% |
| 2005 | 211.5 hectares | +15.2% |
| 2006 | 136.91 hectares | -35.3% |
| 2007 | 229.17 hectares | +67.4% |
| 2008 | 97.81 hectares | -57.3% |
| 2009 | 55.47 hectares | -43.3% |
| 2010 | 78.03 hectares | +40.7% |
| 2011 | 100.55 hectares | +28.9% |
| 2012 | 28.88 hectares | -71.3% |
| 2013 | 0.6922 hectares | -97.6% |
| 2014 | 2.15 hectares | +210.4% |
| 2015 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2017 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2018 | 24.3 hectares | — |
| 2019 | 12.84 hectares | -47.2% |
| 2020 | 32.39 hectares | +152.3% |
| 2021 | 25.28 hectares | -21.9% |
| 2022 | 5.81 hectares | -77.0% |
| 2023 | 13.79 hectares | +137.4% |
| 2024 | 7.87 hectares | -42.9% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 7.87 hectares is below the median for low income countries, which is 7,400 hectares, 0% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 7.87 hectares is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 61.03 hectares, 13% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 150.98 hectares | 55.47 hectares | 229.17 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 24.75 hectares | 0 hectares | 100.55 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.03 hectares | 5.81 hectares | 32.39 hectares | 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 hectares in 2024, according to Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tree cover loss recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 229.17 hectares in 2007.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares 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 Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tree cover loss. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Tree cover loss driven by all causes.