Tree cover loss in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Tree cover loss was 2,122 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,122 hectares
Change on year
down 44.5%
World rank
111th
of 197 countries
All-time high
3,823 hectares
in 2023
All-time low
268.02 hectares
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2001–2024

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2001201220242001: 1.4k hectares2002: 610.5 hectares2003: 268 hectares2004: 3.8k hectares2005: 500.8 hectares2006: 471.8 hectares2007: 2.6k hectares2008: 1.4k hectares2009: 1.2k hectares2010: 824.5 hectares2011: 898.7 hectares2012: 2.3k hectares2013: 2.4k hectares2014: 1.6k hectares2015: 531.7 hectares2016: 2.1k hectares2017: 1.3k hectares2018: 2.6k hectares2019: 1.2k hectares2020: 1.8k hectares2021: 977.3 hectares2022: 2.0k hectares2023: 3.8k hectares2024: 2.1k hectares

Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

In 2024, tree cover loss in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at 2,122 hectares.

The figure is down 44.5% on the previous year and up 29.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 3,823 hectares in 2023 and was at its lowest, 268.02 hectares, in 2003.

Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 111th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,368 hectares 268.02 hectares 3,815 hectares 9
2010s 1,570 hectares 531.71 hectares 2,552 hectares 10
2020s 2,130 hectares 977.31 hectares 3,823 hectares 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Tree cover loss in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 2,122 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The highest recorded value was 3,823 hectares in 2023.
What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The lowest recorded value was 268.02 hectares in 2003.
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for tree cover loss?
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 111th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina 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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About this data

Indicator
Tree cover loss
Unit
hectares
Source
Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
197 places, 4,728 data points, 2001–2024
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