Tree cover loss in Nigeria
Nigeria: Tree cover loss was 105,592 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss in Nigeria, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 105,592 hectares for tree cover loss in 2024.
That represents a change of up 23.9% on the previous year and up 54.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Nigeria peaked at 170,804 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 13,041 hectares, in 2005.
Nigeria ranks 39th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24,329 hectares | 13,041 hectares | 43,177 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 72,278 hectares | 32,579 hectares | 170,804 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 98,615 hectares | 85,234 hectares | 106,100 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Nigeria?
- Tree cover loss in Nigeria was 105,592 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 170,804 hectares in 2017.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,041 hectares in 2005.
- How does Nigeria rank for tree cover loss?
- Nigeria ranks 39th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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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