Tree cover loss in Montserrat
Montserrat: Tree cover loss was 0.8852 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss in Montserrat, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Montserrat recorded 0.8852 hectares for tree cover loss in 2024.
The figure is up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Montserrat peaked at 108.12 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2023.
Montserrat ranks 179th of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.24 hectares | 1.4 hectares | 24.05 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 13.77 hectares | 0.1475 hectares | 108.12 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.24 hectares | 0 hectares | 2.51 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Montserrat
- 176 Jordan 1.11 hectares compare
- 177 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 1.03 hectares compare
- 178 Namibia 0.9533 hectares compare
- 180 Palestine 0.7238 hectares compare
- 181 Tajikistan 0.4881 hectares compare
- 182 San Marino 0.1673 hectares compare
More reference data data for Montserrat
- Wealth share of the richest 1% 27.6% (2024)
- Foreign aid received 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received by income group 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Number of child deaths per woman 0.011 under-five deaths per woman (2021)
- Number of confirmed cases of tetanus 0 Cases (2024)
- Foreign aid received per capita 12,912 constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Land area in hectares 10,000 hectares (2023)
- FAO projections of arable land 2,000 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Montserrat?
- Tree cover loss in Montserrat was 0.8852 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 Montserrat?
- The highest recorded value was 108.12 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Montserrat?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2023.
- How does Montserrat rank for tree cover loss?
- Montserrat ranks 179th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Montserrat?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Montserrat 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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