Tree cover loss in Romania
Romania: Tree cover loss was 19,984 hectares in 2024. ▲ Rising
Tree cover loss in Romania, 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 Romania is 19,984 hectares, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.7% on the previous year and up 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Romania peaked at 37,852 hectares in 2007 and was at its lowest, 9,300 hectares, in 2003.
That places Romania 71st out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Tree cover loss in Romania, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 17,117 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 16,064 hectares | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 9,300 hectares | -42.1% |
| 2004 | 18,433 hectares | +98.2% |
| 2005 | 19,174 hectares | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 12,884 hectares | -32.8% |
| 2007 | 37,852 hectares | +193.8% |
| 2008 | 17,339 hectares | -54.2% |
| 2009 | 16,020 hectares | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 17,575 hectares | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 16,747 hectares | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 30,256 hectares | +80.7% |
| 2013 | 12,596 hectares | -58.4% |
| 2014 | 19,088 hectares | +51.5% |
| 2015 | 10,778 hectares | -43.5% |
| 2016 | 22,792 hectares | +111.5% |
| 2017 | 18,986 hectares | -16.7% |
| 2018 | 18,865 hectares | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 12,185 hectares | -35.4% |
| 2020 | 27,283 hectares | +123.9% |
| 2021 | 14,597 hectares | -46.5% |
| 2022 | 16,385 hectares | +12.2% |
| 2023 | 25,193 hectares | +53.8% |
| 2024 | 19,984 hectares | -20.7% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 19,984 hectares is above the median for high income countries, which is 7,323 hectares, 2.7× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Romania's 19,984 hectares is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,694 hectares, 3.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18,243 hectares | 9,300 hectares | 37,852 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 17,987 hectares | 10,778 hectares | 30,256 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,688 hectares | 14,597 hectares | 27,283 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More reference data data for Romania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.689 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.75 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Romania?
- Tree cover loss in Romania was 19,984 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 37,852 hectares in 2007.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,300 hectares in 2003.
- How does Romania rank for tree cover loss?
- Romania ranks 71st out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Romania 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.