Tree cover loss in Senegal

Senegal: Tree cover loss was 154.16 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
154.16 hectares
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
142nd
of 197 countries
All-time high
757.26 hectares
in 2020
All-time low
35.16 hectares
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss in Senegal, 2001–2024

02004006008002001201220242001: 60.5 hectares2002: 155 hectares2003: 35.2 hectares2004: 120.6 hectares2005: 62.7 hectares2006: 37.9 hectares2007: 162.4 hectares2008: 274.8 hectares2009: 153.2 hectares2010: 151.4 hectares2011: 111.3 hectares2012: 81.3 hectares2013: 374.2 hectares2014: 326.3 hectares2015: 292.4 hectares2016: 254.4 hectares2017: 391.2 hectares2018: 300.6 hectares2019: 277.5 hectares2020: 757.3 hectares2021: 176.3 hectares2022: 289.1 hectares2023: 161.5 hectares2024: 154.2 hectares

Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

Senegal recorded 154.16 hectares for tree cover loss in 2024.

The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and down 52.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Senegal peaked at 757.26 hectares in 2020 and was at its lowest, 35.16 hectares, in 2003.

That places Senegal 142nd out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 118.01 hectares 35.16 hectares 274.77 hectares 9
2010s 256.06 hectares 81.28 hectares 391.19 hectares 10
2020s 307.66 hectares 154.16 hectares 757.26 hectares 5

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  1. 139 Grenada 228.84 hectares compare
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  4. 143 Somalia 139.85 hectares compare
  5. 144 Pakistan 103.4 hectares compare
  6. 145 Singapore 64.07 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss in Senegal?
Tree cover loss in Senegal was 154.16 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 Senegal?
The highest recorded value was 757.26 hectares in 2020.
What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Senegal?
The lowest recorded value was 35.16 hectares in 2003.
How does Senegal rank for tree cover loss?
Senegal ranks 142nd out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Senegal?
Over the last ten years it is down 52.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Senegal 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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About this data

Indicator
Tree cover loss
Unit
hectares
Source
Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
197 places, 4,728 data points, 2001–2024
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