Tree cover loss in Portugal
Portugal: Tree cover loss was 43,375 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
43,375
Change on year
up 19.2%
World rank
57th
of 197 countries
All-time high
173,879
in 2017
All-time low
24,362
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss in Portugal, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tree cover loss in Portugal is 43,375, 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 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 24,362, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 24,362 | — |
| 2002 | 34,864 | +43.1% |
| 2003 | 26,817 | -23.1% |
| 2004 | 55,263 | +106.1% |
| 2005 | 38,895 | -29.6% |
| 2006 | 42,545 | +9.4% |
| 2007 | 36,286 | -14.7% |
| 2008 | 33,588 | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 39,824 | +18.6% |
| 2010 | 48,368 | +21.5% |
| 2011 | 26,659 | -44.9% |
| 2012 | 58,193 | +118.3% |
| 2013 | 51,868 | -10.9% |
| 2014 | 60,236 | +16.1% |
| 2015 | 46,083 | -23.5% |
| 2016 | 94,627 | +105.3% |
| 2017 | 173,879 | +83.8% |
| 2018 | 97,424 | -44.0% |
| 2019 | 36,875 | -62.1% |
| 2020 | 62,029 | +68.2% |
| 2021 | 37,216 | -40.0% |
| 2022 | 46,868 | +25.9% |
| 2023 | 36,385 | -22.4% |
| 2024 | 43,375 | +19.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 43,375 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7,323, 5.9× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 43,375 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,694, 6.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36,938 | 24,362 | 55,263 | 9 |
| 2010s | 69,421 | 26,659 | 173,879 | 10 |
| 2020s | 45,175 | 36,385 | 62,029 | 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 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tree cover loss recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 173,879 in 2017.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,362 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Tree cover loss. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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