Tree cover loss in Montenegro
Montenegro: Tree cover loss was 632.4 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
632.4 hectares
Change on year
down 61.3%
World rank
131st
of 197 countries
All-time high
2,361 hectares
in 2013
All-time low
157.36 hectares
in 2005
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss in Montenegro, 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 Montenegro stood at 632.4 hectares.
That represents a change of down 61.3% on the previous year and down 54.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Montenegro peaked at 2,361 hectares in 2013 and was at its lowest, 157.36 hectares, in 2005.
That places Montenegro 131st 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 Montenegro, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 816.2 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 162.59 hectares | -80.1% |
| 2003 | 194.19 hectares | +19.4% |
| 2004 | 834.6 hectares | +329.8% |
| 2005 | 157.36 hectares | -81.1% |
| 2006 | 159.18 hectares | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 1,011 hectares | +535.1% |
| 2008 | 1,400 hectares | +38.4% |
| 2009 | 535.41 hectares | -61.7% |
| 2010 | 196.17 hectares | -63.4% |
| 2011 | 472.01 hectares | +140.6% |
| 2012 | 1,210 hectares | +156.4% |
| 2013 | 2,361 hectares | +95.1% |
| 2014 | 1,388 hectares | -41.2% |
| 2015 | 172 hectares | -87.6% |
| 2016 | 1,086 hectares | +531.3% |
| 2017 | 1,251 hectares | +15.3% |
| 2018 | 1,628 hectares | +30.1% |
| 2019 | 635.29 hectares | -61.0% |
| 2020 | 962.92 hectares | +51.6% |
| 2021 | 498.34 hectares | -48.2% |
| 2022 | 1,156 hectares | +132.0% |
| 2023 | 1,635 hectares | +41.5% |
| 2024 | 632.4 hectares | -61.3% |
Montenegro compared with similar countries
- Montenegro's 632.4 hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,110 hectares, 15% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Montenegro's 632.4 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,694 hectares, 9% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 585.57 hectares | 157.36 hectares | 1,400 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,040 hectares | 172 hectares | 2,361 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 976.95 hectares | 498.34 hectares | 1,635 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Montenegro
- 128 Aland Islands 951.09 hectares compare
- 129 East Timor 940.84 hectares compare
- 130 Albania 877.22 hectares compare
- 132 Luxembourg 584.54 hectares compare
- 133 Lebanon 504.68 hectares compare
- 134 Comoros 494.45 hectares compare
More reference data data for Montenegro
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0413 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0412 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.095 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0009 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.095 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1384 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1046 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1738 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4689 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0049 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Montenegro?
- Tree cover loss in Montenegro was 632.4 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 Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 2,361 hectares in 2013.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 157.36 hectares in 2005.
- How does Montenegro rank for tree cover loss?
- Montenegro ranks 131st out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Montenegro 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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