Tree cover loss in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Tree cover loss was 2,036 hectares in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
2,036 hectares
Change on year
down 26.6%
World rank
112th
of 197 countries
All-time high
4,233 hectares
in 2009
All-time low
775.25 hectares
in 2015
Years of data
24
2001–2024
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.
Tree cover loss in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,002 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 858.61 hectares | -57.1% |
| 2003 | 878.64 hectares | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 2,130 hectares | +142.5% |
| 2005 | 1,283 hectares | -39.8% |
| 2006 | 2,008 hectares | +56.4% |
| 2007 | 3,829 hectares | +90.7% |
| 2008 | 3,909 hectares | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 4,233 hectares | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 2,200 hectares | -48.0% |
| 2011 | 2,128 hectares | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 2,875 hectares | +35.1% |
| 2013 | 1,113 hectares | -61.3% |
| 2014 | 1,783 hectares | +60.2% |
| 2015 | 775.25 hectares | -56.5% |
| 2016 | 1,475 hectares | +90.3% |
| 2017 | 1,136 hectares | -23.0% |
| 2018 | 1,534 hectares | +35.1% |
| 2019 | 1,778 hectares | +15.9% |
| 2020 | 1,840 hectares | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 2,296 hectares | +24.8% |
| 2022 | 2,434 hectares | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 2,772 hectares | +13.9% |
| 2024 | 2,036 hectares | -26.6% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 2,036 hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,110 hectares, 50% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 2,036 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,694 hectares, 30% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More reference data data for North Macedonia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1665 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0308 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.342 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.224 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6296 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.168 (2050)
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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