Tree cover loss in Portugal
Portugal: Tree cover loss was 43,375 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
43,375 hectares
Change on year
up 19.2%
World rank
57th
of 197 countries
All-time high
173,879 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
24,362 hectares
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss in Portugal, 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 Portugal is 43,375 hectares, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 19.2% on the previous year and down 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Portugal peaked at 173,879 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 24,362 hectares, in 2001.
Portugal ranks 57th of 197 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tree cover loss in Portugal, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 24,362 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 34,864 hectares | +43.1% |
| 2003 | 26,817 hectares | -23.1% |
| 2004 | 55,263 hectares | +106.1% |
| 2005 | 38,895 hectares | -29.6% |
| 2006 | 42,545 hectares | +9.4% |
| 2007 | 36,286 hectares | -14.7% |
| 2008 | 33,588 hectares | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 39,824 hectares | +18.6% |
| 2010 | 48,368 hectares | +21.5% |
| 2011 | 26,659 hectares | -44.9% |
| 2012 | 58,193 hectares | +118.3% |
| 2013 | 51,868 hectares | -10.9% |
| 2014 | 60,236 hectares | +16.1% |
| 2015 | 46,083 hectares | -23.5% |
| 2016 | 94,627 hectares | +105.3% |
| 2017 | 173,879 hectares | +83.8% |
| 2018 | 97,424 hectares | -44.0% |
| 2019 | 36,875 hectares | -62.1% |
| 2020 | 62,029 hectares | +68.2% |
| 2021 | 37,216 hectares | -40.0% |
| 2022 | 46,868 hectares | +25.9% |
| 2023 | 36,385 hectares | -22.4% |
| 2024 | 43,375 hectares | +19.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 43,375 hectares is above the median for high income countries, which is 7,323 hectares, 5.9× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 43,375 hectares is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,694 hectares, 6.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36,938 hectares | 24,362 hectares | 55,263 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 69,421 hectares | 26,659 hectares | 173,879 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 45,175 hectares | 36,385 hectares | 62,029 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Portugal?
- Tree cover loss in Portugal was 43,375 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 173,879 hectares in 2017.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,362 hectares in 2001.
- How does Portugal rank for tree cover loss?
- Portugal ranks 57th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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