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

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2001201220242001: 3.5k hectares2002: 2.9k hectares2003: 1.9k hectares2004: 412.9 hectares2005: 1.6k hectares2006: 1.2k hectares2007: 3.0k hectares2008: 4.8k hectares2009: 5.6k hectares2010: 6.5k hectares2011: 7.7k hectares2012: 4.9k hectares2013: 7.1k hectares2014: 18.9k hectares2015: 7.4k hectares2016: 9.5k hectares2017: 11.8k hectares2018: 7.8k hectares2019: 9.5k hectares2020: 4.9k hectares2021: 8.9k hectares2022: 7.7k hectares2023: 8.5k hectares2024: 7.7k 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 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 85 Cuba 10,057 hectares compare
  2. 86 Guinea-Bissau 9,293 hectares compare
  3. 87 Costa Rica 8,285 hectares compare
  4. 89 Slovakia 7,624 hectares compare
  5. 90 Croatia 7,415 hectares compare

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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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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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