Tree cover loss in Slovenia
Slovenia: Tree cover loss was 3,699 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss in Slovenia, 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 Slovenia is 3,699 hectares, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 18.9% on the previous year and down 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Slovenia peaked at 8,180 hectares in 2018 and was at its lowest, 513.75 hectares, in 2003.
Slovenia ranks 101st 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 Slovenia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 592.58 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 699.83 hectares | +18.1% |
| 2003 | 513.75 hectares | -26.6% |
| 2004 | 1,232 hectares | +139.8% |
| 2005 | 1,895 hectares | +53.8% |
| 2006 | 1,226 hectares | -35.3% |
| 2007 | 2,070 hectares | +68.8% |
| 2008 | 1,818 hectares | -12.2% |
| 2009 | 1,908 hectares | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 1,396 hectares | -26.8% |
| 2011 | 1,397 hectares | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 863.9 hectares | -38.2% |
| 2013 | 606.07 hectares | -29.8% |
| 2014 | 5,313 hectares | +776.6% |
| 2015 | 1,008 hectares | -81.0% |
| 2016 | 5,342 hectares | +430.1% |
| 2017 | 4,827 hectares | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 8,180 hectares | +69.5% |
| 2019 | 3,417 hectares | -58.2% |
| 2020 | 3,832 hectares | +12.1% |
| 2021 | 2,197 hectares | -42.7% |
| 2022 | 2,821 hectares | +28.4% |
| 2023 | 4,563 hectares | +61.8% |
| 2024 | 3,699 hectares | -18.9% |
Slovenia compared with similar countries
- Slovenia's 3,699 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 7,323 hectares, 51% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Slovenia's 3,699 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,694 hectares, 55% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tree cover loss in Slovenia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +776.6% | 606.07 hectares | 5,313 hectares |
| 2016 | +430.1% | 1,008 hectares | 5,342 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,328 hectares | 513.75 hectares | 2,070 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 3,235 hectares | 606.07 hectares | 8,180 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,422 hectares | 2,197 hectares | 4,563 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Slovenia
More reference data data for Slovenia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.064 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3634 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0228 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3634 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3244 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.124 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Slovenia?
- Tree cover loss in Slovenia was 3,699 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 Slovenia?
- The highest recorded value was 8,180 hectares in 2018.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Slovenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 513.75 hectares in 2003.
- How does Slovenia rank for tree cover loss?
- Slovenia ranks 101st out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Slovenia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovenia 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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