Tree cover loss in India
India: Tree cover loss was 125,678 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
125,678
Change on year
down 7.8%
World rank
35th
of 197 countries
All-time high
179,009
in 2017
All-time low
42,675
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss in India, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tree cover loss in India is 125,678, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 7.8% on the previous year and down 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in India peaked at 179,009 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 42,675, in 2003.
India ranks 35th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Tree cover loss in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 54,375 | — |
| 2002 | 46,261 | -14.9% |
| 2003 | 42,675 | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 64,514 | +51.2% |
| 2005 | 54,977 | -14.8% |
| 2006 | 59,558 | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 66,112 | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 77,067 | +16.6% |
| 2009 | 72,498 | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 46,283 | -36.2% |
| 2011 | 81,553 | +76.2% |
| 2012 | 84,776 | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 74,803 | -11.8% |
| 2014 | 131,433 | +75.7% |
| 2015 | 109,435 | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 163,911 | +49.8% |
| 2017 | 179,009 | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 125,044 | -30.1% |
| 2019 | 115,595 | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 130,586 | +13.0% |
| 2021 | 125,523 | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 113,977 | -9.2% |
| 2023 | 136,344 | +19.6% |
| 2024 | 125,678 | -7.8% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 125,678 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,729, 21.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- India's 125,678 is above the median for South Asia, which is 7,149, 17.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59,782 | 42,675 | 77,067 | 9 |
| 2010s | 111,184 | 46,283 | 179,009 | 10 |
| 2020s | 126,422 | 113,977 | 136,344 | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More reference data data for India
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 68.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 70.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 309.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 85.03 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in India?
- Tree cover loss in India was 125,678 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tree cover loss recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 179,009 in 2017.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,675 in 2003.
- How does India rank for tree cover loss?
- India ranks 35th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Tree cover loss. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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