Tree cover loss in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Tree cover loss was 11,050 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss in Solomon Islands, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, tree cover loss in Solomon Islands stood at 11,050 hectares.
That represents a change of up 15.5% on the previous year and down 34.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Solomon Islands peaked at 19,715 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,166 hectares, in 2001.
Solomon Islands ranks 84th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,792 hectares | 2,166 hectares | 8,117 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 13,394 hectares | 5,795 hectares | 19,715 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,332 hectares | 9,571 hectares | 14,579 hectares | 5 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.4206 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Solomon Islands?
- Tree cover loss in Solomon Islands was 11,050 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 Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 19,715 hectares in 2017.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,166 hectares in 2001.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for tree cover loss?
- Solomon Islands ranks 84th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands 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.