Tree cover loss in Morocco
Morocco: Tree cover loss was 1,399 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss in Morocco, 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 Morocco stood at 1,399 hectares.
That represents a change of down 65.0% on the previous year and down 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Morocco peaked at 12,006 hectares in 2022 and was at its lowest, 826.74 hectares, in 2013.
Morocco ranks 120th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,165 hectares | 1,129 hectares | 3,864 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,703 hectares | 826.74 hectares | 3,295 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,510 hectares | 1,399 hectares | 12,006 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
- 117 El Salvador 1,674 hectares compare
- 118 Tunisia 1,663 hectares compare
- 119 Netherlands 1,480 hectares compare
- 121 Benin 1,389 hectares compare
- 122 Bhutan 1,162 hectares compare
More reference data data for Morocco
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.2 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.66 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2498 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9465 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -1.11 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 130.51 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Morocco?
- Tree cover loss in Morocco was 1,399 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 Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 12,006 hectares in 2022.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 826.74 hectares in 2013.
- How does Morocco rank for tree cover loss?
- Morocco ranks 120th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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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Tree cover loss driven by all causes.