Tree cover loss in Albania
Albania: Tree cover loss was 877.22 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
877.22 hectares
Change on year
down 64.7%
World rank
130th
of 197 countries
All-time high
5,434 hectares
in 2008
All-time low
276.74 hectares
in 2015
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss in Albania, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Albania recorded 877.22 hectares for tree cover loss in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 64.7% on the previous year and down 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Albania peaked at 5,434 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 276.74 hectares, in 2015.
That places Albania 130th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 in Albania, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3,612 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 853.75 hectares | -76.4% |
| 2003 | 591.37 hectares | -30.7% |
| 2004 | 3,146 hectares | +432.0% |
| 2005 | 670.03 hectares | -78.7% |
| 2006 | 936.05 hectares | +39.7% |
| 2007 | 5,170 hectares | +452.3% |
| 2008 | 5,434 hectares | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 1,298 hectares | -76.1% |
| 2010 | 635 hectares | -51.1% |
| 2011 | 1,161 hectares | +82.8% |
| 2012 | 5,328 hectares | +358.9% |
| 2013 | 2,525 hectares | -52.6% |
| 2014 | 1,018 hectares | -59.7% |
| 2015 | 276.74 hectares | -72.8% |
| 2016 | 907.21 hectares | +227.8% |
| 2017 | 1,669 hectares | +84.0% |
| 2018 | 2,038 hectares | +22.1% |
| 2019 | 1,056 hectares | -48.2% |
| 2020 | 1,104 hectares | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 1,672 hectares | +51.4% |
| 2022 | 2,082 hectares | +24.5% |
| 2023 | 2,483 hectares | +19.2% |
| 2024 | 877.22 hectares | -64.7% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 877.22 hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,110 hectares, 21% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Albania's 877.22 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,694 hectares, 13% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,412 hectares | 591.37 hectares | 5,434 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,661 hectares | 276.74 hectares | 5,328 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,644 hectares | 877.22 hectares | 2,483 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 127 Syria 985.05 hectares compare
- 128 Aland Islands 951.09 hectares compare
- 129 East Timor 940.84 hectares compare
- 131 Montenegro 632.4 hectares compare
- 132 Luxembourg 584.54 hectares compare
- 133 Lebanon 504.68 hectares compare
More reference data data for Albania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2845 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0261 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.954 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6439 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.142 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Albania?
- Tree cover loss in Albania was 877.22 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 Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 5,434 hectares in 2008.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 276.74 hectares in 2015.
- How does Albania rank for tree cover loss?
- Albania ranks 130th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania 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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