Tree cover loss in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea: Tree cover loss was 7,735 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7,735 hectares
Change on year
down 9.1%
World rank
88th
of 197 countries
All-time high
18,900 hectares
in 2014
All-time low
412.9 hectares
in 2004
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss in Equatorial Guinea, 2001–2024
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 Equatorial Guinea is 7,735 hectares, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 9.1% on the previous year and down 59.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Equatorial Guinea peaked at 18,900 hectares in 2014 and was at its lowest, 412.9 hectares, in 2004.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 88th 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.
Tree cover loss in Equatorial Guinea, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3,515 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 2,943 hectares | -16.3% |
| 2003 | 1,907 hectares | -35.2% |
| 2004 | 412.9 hectares | -78.3% |
| 2005 | 1,563 hectares | +278.5% |
| 2006 | 1,200 hectares | -23.2% |
| 2007 | 2,963 hectares | +147.0% |
| 2008 | 4,770 hectares | +61.0% |
| 2009 | 5,617 hectares | +17.8% |
| 2010 | 6,520 hectares | +16.1% |
| 2011 | 7,655 hectares | +17.4% |
| 2012 | 4,919 hectares | -35.7% |
| 2013 | 7,107 hectares | +44.5% |
| 2014 | 18,900 hectares | +165.9% |
| 2015 | 7,433 hectares | -60.7% |
| 2016 | 9,468 hectares | +27.4% |
| 2017 | 11,813 hectares | +24.8% |
| 2018 | 7,780 hectares | -34.1% |
| 2019 | 9,478 hectares | +21.8% |
| 2020 | 4,854 hectares | -48.8% |
| 2021 | 8,872 hectares | +82.8% |
| 2022 | 7,717 hectares | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 8,509 hectares | +10.3% |
| 2024 | 7,735 hectares | -9.1% |
Equatorial Guinea compared with similar countries
- Equatorial Guinea's 7,735 hectares is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,110 hectares, 1.9× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Equatorial Guinea's 7,735 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7,735 hectares, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,766 hectares | 412.9 hectares | 5,617 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 9,107 hectares | 4,919 hectares | 18,900 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,537 hectares | 4,854 hectares | 8,872 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Equatorial Guinea
More reference data data for Equatorial Guinea
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0083 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 1.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 1.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0275 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0358 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0246 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 10.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure Management 2.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 1.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 0.9434 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Equatorial Guinea?
- Tree cover loss in Equatorial Guinea was 7,735 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 Equatorial Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 18,900 hectares in 2014.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 412.9 hectares in 2004.
- How does Equatorial Guinea rank for tree cover loss?
- Equatorial Guinea ranks 88th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Equatorial Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Equatorial Guinea 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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