Tree cover loss in Bahamas
Bahamas: Tree cover loss was 1,958 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,958 hectares
Change on year
up 55.8%
World rank
113th
of 197 countries
All-time high
3,694 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
267.39 hectares
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss in Bahamas, 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 Bahamas is 1,958 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 55.8% on the previous year and up 119.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Bahamas peaked at 3,694 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 267.39 hectares, in 2003.
Bahamas ranks 113th of 197 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 in Bahamas, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 407.2 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 689.88 hectares | +69.4% |
| 2003 | 267.39 hectares | -61.2% |
| 2004 | 573.76 hectares | +114.6% |
| 2005 | 1,436 hectares | +150.3% |
| 2006 | 1,001 hectares | -30.3% |
| 2007 | 593.89 hectares | -40.7% |
| 2008 | 1,932 hectares | +225.3% |
| 2009 | 808.63 hectares | -58.1% |
| 2010 | 389.77 hectares | -51.8% |
| 2011 | 615.39 hectares | +57.9% |
| 2012 | 358.95 hectares | -41.7% |
| 2013 | 1,556 hectares | +333.4% |
| 2014 | 891.63 hectares | -42.7% |
| 2015 | 1,084 hectares | +21.6% |
| 2016 | 3,114 hectares | +187.2% |
| 2017 | 3,694 hectares | +18.6% |
| 2018 | 908.55 hectares | -75.4% |
| 2019 | 1,550 hectares | +70.6% |
| 2020 | 2,690 hectares | +73.5% |
| 2021 | 1,543 hectares | -42.6% |
| 2022 | 590.51 hectares | -61.7% |
| 2023 | 1,256 hectares | +112.8% |
| 2024 | 1,958 hectares | +55.8% |
Bahamas compared with similar countries
- Bahamas's 1,958 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 7,323 hectares, 27% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Bahamas's 1,958 hectares is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,347 hectares, 37% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 856.64 hectares | 267.39 hectares | 1,932 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,416 hectares | 358.95 hectares | 3,694 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,607 hectares | 590.51 hectares | 2,690 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahamas
- 110 Burundi 2,132 hectares compare
- 111 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2,122 hectares compare
- 112 North Macedonia 2,036 hectares compare
- 114 Jamaica 1,815 hectares compare
- 115 Moldova 1,797 hectares compare
- 116 New Caledonia 1,762 hectares compare
More reference data data for Bahamas
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.018 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0145 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0325 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0325 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0605 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0228 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0775 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.161 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Bahamas?
- Tree cover loss in Bahamas was 1,958 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 Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 3,694 hectares in 2017.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 267.39 hectares in 2003.
- How does Bahamas rank for tree cover loss?
- Bahamas ranks 113th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas 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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