Tree cover loss in Argentina
Argentina: Tree cover loss was 202,720 hectares in 2024. ▼ Falling
Tree cover loss in Argentina, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tree cover loss in Argentina is 202,720 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 6.0% on the previous year and down 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Argentina peaked at 589,559 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 103,835 hectares, in 2002.
Argentina ranks 23rd of 197 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 325,667 hectares | 103,835 hectares | 589,559 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 295,778 hectares | 145,245 hectares | 497,261 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 209,791 hectares | 197,086 hectares | 231,775 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Argentina?
- Tree cover loss in Argentina was 202,720 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 Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 589,559 hectares in 2008.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 103,835 hectares in 2002.
- How does Argentina rank for tree cover loss?
- Argentina ranks 23rd out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina 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.