Tree cover loss in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Tree cover loss was 2,036 hectares in 2024. ▬ Flat
Tree cover loss in North Macedonia, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tree cover loss in North Macedonia is 2,036 hectares, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.6% on the previous year and up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in North Macedonia peaked at 4,233 hectares in 2009 and was at its lowest, 775.25 hectares, in 2015.
North Macedonia ranks 112th of 197 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,348 hectares | 858.61 hectares | 4,233 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,680 hectares | 775.25 hectares | 2,875 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,276 hectares | 1,840 hectares | 2,772 hectares | 5 |
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- Spring temperature anomalies 0.9026 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.34 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.06 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.56 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.88 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in North Macedonia?
- Tree cover loss in North Macedonia was 2,036 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,233 hectares in 2009.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 775.25 hectares in 2015.
- How does North Macedonia rank for tree cover loss?
- North Macedonia ranks 112th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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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