Tree cover loss in Cyprus

Cyprus: Tree cover loss was 158.12 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
158.12 hectares
Change on year
up 194.9%
World rank
141st
of 197 countries
All-time high
767.53 hectares
in 2007
All-time low
12.43 hectares
in 2013
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss in Cyprus, 2001–2024

02004006008002001201220242001: 69.3 hectares2002: 25.7 hectares2003: 23.6 hectares2004: 71.3 hectares2005: 31.1 hectares2006: 52.4 hectares2007: 767.5 hectares2008: 85.5 hectares2009: 50.9 hectares2010: 55.7 hectares2011: 107.1 hectares2012: 49.5 hectares2013: 12.4 hectares2014: 32.1 hectares2015: 19.2 hectares2016: 568 hectares2017: 436.4 hectares2018: 32.2 hectares2019: 39.1 hectares2020: 30.5 hectares2021: 641.3 hectares2022: 71.2 hectares2023: 53.6 hectares2024: 158.1 hectares

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

Analysis

In 2024, tree cover loss in Cyprus stood at 158.12 hectares.

The figure is up 194.9% on the previous year and up 392.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Cyprus peaked at 767.53 hectares in 2007 and was at its lowest, 12.43 hectares, in 2013.

That places Cyprus 141st out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 130.8 hectares 23.58 hectares 767.53 hectares 9
2010s 135.17 hectares 12.43 hectares 567.97 hectares 10
2020s 190.93 hectares 30.47 hectares 641.28 hectares 5

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  4. 142 Senegal 154.16 hectares compare
  5. 143 Somalia 139.85 hectares compare
  6. 144 Pakistan 103.4 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss in Cyprus?
Tree cover loss in Cyprus was 158.12 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 Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 767.53 hectares in 2007.
What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was 12.43 hectares in 2013.
How does Cyprus rank for tree cover loss?
Cyprus ranks 141st out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is up 392.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cyprus 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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