Tree cover loss in Togo

Togo: Tree cover loss was 5,729 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5,729 hectares
Change on year
up 28.9%
World rank
94th
of 197 countries
All-time high
7,105 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
508.15 hectares
in 2010
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss in Togo, 2001–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2001201220242001: 2.7k hectares2002: 2.0k hectares2003: 2.0k hectares2004: 2.7k hectares2005: 2.0k hectares2006: 1.7k hectares2007: 3.2k hectares2008: 1.2k hectares2009: 5.6k hectares2010: 508.1 hectares2011: 1.2k hectares2012: 1.7k hectares2013: 2.9k hectares2014: 2.5k hectares2015: 934.3 hectares2016: 3.4k hectares2017: 7.1k hectares2018: 6.8k hectares2019: 5.2k hectares2020: 5.4k hectares2021: 5.8k hectares2022: 5.0k hectares2023: 4.4k hectares2024: 5.7k hectares

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

Analysis

In 2024, tree cover loss in Togo stood at 5,729 hectares.

That represents a change of up 28.9% on the previous year and up 128.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Togo peaked at 7,105 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 508.15 hectares, in 2010.

That places Togo 94th 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 2,574 hectares 1,167 hectares 5,564 hectares 9
2010s 3,232 hectares 508.15 hectares 7,105 hectares 10
2020s 5,290 hectares 4,444 hectares 5,835 hectares 5

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  4. 96 Bulgaria 5,257 hectares compare
  5. 97 French Guiana 4,475 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss in Togo?
Tree cover loss in Togo was 5,729 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 Togo?
The highest recorded value was 7,105 hectares in 2017.
What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Togo?
The lowest recorded value was 508.15 hectares in 2010.
How does Togo rank for tree cover loss?
Togo ranks 94th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Togo?
Over the last ten years it is up 128.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Togo 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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