Tree cover loss in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Tree cover loss was 157,942 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
157,942 hectares
Change on year
up 34.4%
World rank
28th
of 197 countries
All-time high
212,303 hectares
in 2010
All-time low
20,974 hectares
in 2004
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss in Nicaragua, 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 Nicaragua stood at 157,942 hectares.
That represents a change of up 34.4% on the previous year and up 109.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Nicaragua peaked at 212,303 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 20,974 hectares, in 2004.
Nicaragua ranks 28th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tree cover loss in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 43,941 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 54,106 hectares | +23.1% |
| 2003 | 46,810 hectares | -13.5% |
| 2004 | 20,974 hectares | -55.2% |
| 2005 | 95,036 hectares | +353.1% |
| 2006 | 38,762 hectares | -59.2% |
| 2007 | 88,341 hectares | +127.9% |
| 2008 | 53,686 hectares | -39.2% |
| 2009 | 82,991 hectares | +54.6% |
| 2010 | 212,303 hectares | +155.8% |
| 2011 | 43,228 hectares | -79.6% |
| 2012 | 33,551 hectares | -22.4% |
| 2013 | 43,944 hectares | +31.0% |
| 2014 | 75,476 hectares | +71.8% |
| 2015 | 35,501 hectares | -53.0% |
| 2016 | 142,327 hectares | +300.9% |
| 2017 | 211,650 hectares | +48.7% |
| 2018 | 71,338 hectares | -66.3% |
| 2019 | 77,808 hectares | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 111,238 hectares | +43.0% |
| 2021 | 91,770 hectares | -17.5% |
| 2022 | 48,963 hectares | -46.6% |
| 2023 | 117,525 hectares | +140.0% |
| 2024 | 157,942 hectares | +34.4% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 157,942 hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,729 hectares, 27.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 157,942 hectares is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,347 hectares, 29.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 58,294 hectares | 20,974 hectares | 95,036 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 94,713 hectares | 33,551 hectares | 212,303 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 105,488 hectares | 48,963 hectares | 157,942 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More reference data data for Nicaragua
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4575 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0819 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4457 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Nicaragua?
- Tree cover loss in Nicaragua was 157,942 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 Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 212,303 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,974 hectares in 2004.
- How does Nicaragua rank for tree cover loss?
- Nicaragua ranks 28th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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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