Tree cover loss in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Tree cover loss was 18.91 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss in Saint Lucia, 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 Saint Lucia is 18.91 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 22.6% on the previous year and down 52.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Saint Lucia peaked at 103.73 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 6.73 hectares, in 2015.
Saint Lucia ranks 161st of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 44.35 hectares | 10.46 hectares | 97.22 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 53.67 hectares | 6.73 hectares | 103.73 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.11 hectares | 18.91 hectares | 39.61 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Saint Lucia?
- Tree cover loss in Saint Lucia was 18.91 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 Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 103.73 hectares in 2016.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.73 hectares in 2015.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for tree cover loss?
- Saint Lucia ranks 161st out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Lucia 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.