Tree cover loss in Cyprus
Cyprus: Tree cover loss was 158.12 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss in Cyprus, 2001–2024
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.
Tree cover loss in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 69.25 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 25.66 hectares | -62.9% |
| 2003 | 23.58 hectares | -8.1% |
| 2004 | 71.28 hectares | +202.3% |
| 2005 | 31.1 hectares | -56.4% |
| 2006 | 52.4 hectares | +68.5% |
| 2007 | 767.53 hectares | +1364.8% |
| 2008 | 85.48 hectares | -88.9% |
| 2009 | 50.93 hectares | -40.4% |
| 2010 | 55.66 hectares | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 107.13 hectares | +92.5% |
| 2012 | 49.5 hectares | -53.8% |
| 2013 | 12.43 hectares | -74.9% |
| 2014 | 32.1 hectares | +158.3% |
| 2015 | 19.17 hectares | -40.3% |
| 2016 | 567.97 hectares | +2863.1% |
| 2017 | 436.45 hectares | -23.2% |
| 2018 | 32.2 hectares | -92.6% |
| 2019 | 39.09 hectares | +21.4% |
| 2020 | 30.47 hectares | -22.0% |
| 2021 | 641.28 hectares | +2004.4% |
| 2022 | 71.17 hectares | -88.9% |
| 2023 | 53.62 hectares | -24.7% |
| 2024 | 158.12 hectares | +194.9% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 158.12 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 7,323 hectares, 2% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 158.12 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,694 hectares, 2% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tree cover loss in Cyprus changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +2863.1% | 19.17 hectares | 567.97 hectares |
| 2021 | +2004.4% | 30.47 hectares | 641.28 hectares |
| 2007 | +1364.8% | 52.4 hectares | 767.53 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More reference data data for Cyprus
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.043 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0752 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1565 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0045 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1565 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1441 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1715 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3058 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7841 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0245 (2050)
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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