Tree cover loss in British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands: Tree cover loss was 0.0731 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0731 hectares
Change on year
down 96.0%
World rank
183rd
of 197 countries
All-time high
225.93 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
0 hectares
in 2015
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss in British Virgin Islands, 2001–2024

0501001502002502001201220242001: 3.5 hectares2002: 2.7 hectares2003: 1.4 hectares2004: 2.3 hectares2005: 3.1 hectares2006: 2 hectares2007: 4.6 hectares2008: 6.3 hectares2009: 4.9 hectares2010: 3.8 hectares2011: 13.3 hectares2012: 0.877 hectares2013: 2.3 hectares2014: 0.511 hectares2015: 0 hectares2016: 2.7 hectares2017: 225.9 hectares2018: 6 hectares2019: 0.877 hectares2020: 0.073 hectares2021: 3.8 hectares2022: 2 hectares2023: 1.8 hectares2024: 0.073 hectares

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 British Virgin Islands is 0.0731 hectares, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 96.0% on the previous year and down 85.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss in British Virgin Islands peaked at 225.93 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2015.

British Virgin Islands ranks 183rd of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.43 hectares 1.39 hectares 6.28 hectares 9
2010s 25.63 hectares 0 hectares 225.93 hectares 10
2020s 1.56 hectares 0.0731 hectares 3.8 hectares 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss in British Virgin Islands?
Tree cover loss in British Virgin Islands was 0.0731 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 British Virgin Islands?
The highest recorded value was 225.93 hectares in 2017.
What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in British Virgin Islands?
The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2015.
How does British Virgin Islands rank for tree cover loss?
British Virgin Islands ranks 183rd out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
Over the last ten years it is down 85.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this British Virgin Islands 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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