Tree cover loss in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Tree cover loss was 15,911 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
15,911 hectares
Change on year
down 10.5%
World rank
74th
of 197 countries
All-time high
28,364 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
2,125 hectares
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss in Bangladesh, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 15,911 hectares for tree cover loss in 2024.
The figure is down 10.5% on the previous year and up 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Bangladesh peaked at 28,364 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,125 hectares, in 2003.
Bangladesh ranks 74th 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 Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4,481 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 3,853 hectares | -14.0% |
| 2003 | 2,125 hectares | -44.8% |
| 2004 | 4,197 hectares | +97.5% |
| 2005 | 3,231 hectares | -23.0% |
| 2006 | 6,732 hectares | +108.3% |
| 2007 | 3,907 hectares | -42.0% |
| 2008 | 4,397 hectares | +12.6% |
| 2009 | 5,564 hectares | +26.6% |
| 2010 | 4,535 hectares | -18.5% |
| 2011 | 4,062 hectares | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 5,282 hectares | +30.1% |
| 2013 | 6,015 hectares | +13.9% |
| 2014 | 12,050 hectares | +100.3% |
| 2015 | 12,599 hectares | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 21,186 hectares | +68.2% |
| 2017 | 28,364 hectares | +33.9% |
| 2018 | 19,332 hectares | -31.8% |
| 2019 | 22,072 hectares | +14.2% |
| 2020 | 21,464 hectares | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 17,577 hectares | -18.1% |
| 2022 | 13,789 hectares | -21.6% |
| 2023 | 17,770 hectares | +28.9% |
| 2024 | 15,911 hectares | -10.5% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 15,911 hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,729 hectares, 2.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 15,911 hectares is above the median for South Asia, which is 7,149 hectares, 2.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,276 hectares | 2,125 hectares | 6,732 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 13,550 hectares | 4,062 hectares | 28,364 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,302 hectares | 13,789 hectares | 21,464 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More reference data data for Bangladesh
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 105.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Bangladesh?
- Tree cover loss in Bangladesh was 15,911 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 Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 28,364 hectares in 2017.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,125 hectares in 2003.
- How does Bangladesh rank for tree cover loss?
- Bangladesh ranks 74th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.