Tree cover loss in Poland
Poland: Tree cover loss was 71,484 hectares in 2024. ▲ Rising
Tree cover loss in Poland, 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 Poland is 71,484 hectares, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 27.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Poland peaked at 96,675 hectares in 2018 and was at its lowest, 18,641 hectares, in 2001.
That places Poland 47th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Tree cover loss in Poland, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 18,641 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 30,635 hectares | +64.3% |
| 2003 | 33,002 hectares | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 41,340 hectares | +25.3% |
| 2005 | 81,463 hectares | +97.1% |
| 2006 | 37,317 hectares | -54.2% |
| 2007 | 56,702 hectares | +51.9% |
| 2008 | 47,535 hectares | -16.2% |
| 2009 | 46,497 hectares | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 71,016 hectares | +52.7% |
| 2011 | 56,250 hectares | -20.8% |
| 2012 | 54,386 hectares | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 34,886 hectares | -35.9% |
| 2014 | 55,967 hectares | +60.4% |
| 2015 | 42,576 hectares | -23.9% |
| 2016 | 86,175 hectares | +102.4% |
| 2017 | 95,779 hectares | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 96,675 hectares | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 76,582 hectares | -20.8% |
| 2020 | 74,767 hectares | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 77,393 hectares | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 72,028 hectares | -6.9% |
| 2023 | 76,005 hectares | +5.5% |
| 2024 | 71,484 hectares | -5.9% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 71,484 hectares is above the median for high income countries, which is 7,323 hectares, 9.8× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Poland's 71,484 hectares is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,694 hectares, 10.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43,681 hectares | 18,641 hectares | 81,463 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 67,029 hectares | 34,886 hectares | 96,675 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 74,335 hectares | 71,484 hectares | 77,393 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More reference data data for Poland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.499 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8896 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 43.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.84 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Poland?
- Tree cover loss in Poland was 71,484 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 96,675 hectares in 2018.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,641 hectares in 2001.
- How does Poland rank for tree cover loss?
- Poland ranks 47th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Poland 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.