Tree cover loss in Cote d'Ivoire

Cote d'Ivoire: Tree cover loss was 165,110 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
165,110 hectares
Change on year
down 13.2%
World rank
27th
of 197 countries
All-time high
357,271 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
48,015 hectares
in 2004
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss in Cote d'Ivoire, 2001–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k2001201220242001: 122.6k hectares2002: 144.5k hectares2003: 86.2k hectares2004: 48.0k hectares2005: 65.3k hectares2006: 97.7k hectares2007: 90.8k hectares2008: 127.5k hectares2009: 108.8k hectares2010: 92.5k hectares2011: 124.7k hectares2012: 96.1k hectares2013: 175.8k hectares2014: 346.8k hectares2015: 152.4k hectares2016: 221.1k hectares2017: 357.3k hectares2018: 324.7k hectares2019: 242.2k hectares2020: 248.5k hectares2021: 183.3k hectares2022: 172.5k hectares2023: 190.3k hectares2024: 165.1k 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 Cote d'Ivoire is 165,110 hectares, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.2% on the previous year and down 52.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Cote d'Ivoire peaked at 357,271 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 48,015 hectares, in 2004.

Cote d'Ivoire ranks 27th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 99,068 hectares 48,015 hectares 144,477 hectares 9
2010s 213,347 hectares 92,461 hectares 357,271 hectares 10
2020s 191,932 hectares 165,110 hectares 248,529 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Cote d'Ivoire

  1. 24 Australia 180,504 hectares compare
  2. 25 Cameroon 178,796 hectares compare
  3. 26 Liberia 166,485 hectares compare
  4. 28 Nicaragua 157,942 hectares compare
  5. 29 Guinea 146,770 hectares compare
  6. 30 Venezuela 144,477 hectares compare

See the full ranking of 197 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss in Cote d'Ivoire?
Tree cover loss in Cote d'Ivoire was 165,110 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
The highest recorded value was 357,271 hectares in 2017.
What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
The lowest recorded value was 48,015 hectares in 2004.
How does Cote d'Ivoire rank for tree cover loss?
Cote d'Ivoire ranks 27th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Cote d'Ivoire?
Over the last ten years it is down 52.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cote d'Ivoire 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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