Tree cover loss in Tunisia

Tunisia: Tree cover loss was 1,663 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,663 hectares
Change on year
down 51.7%
World rank
118th
of 197 countries
All-time high
8,530 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
216.37 hectares
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss in Tunisia, 2001–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2001201220242001: 216.4 hectares2002: 233.5 hectares2003: 1.5k hectares2004: 307 hectares2005: 616.6 hectares2006: 343 hectares2007: 863.2 hectares2008: 709.6 hectares2009: 962.2 hectares2010: 392.6 hectares2011: 2.2k hectares2012: 1.4k hectares2013: 1.3k hectares2014: 2.4k hectares2015: 1.9k hectares2016: 1.5k hectares2017: 8.5k hectares2018: 901.9 hectares2019: 572.2 hectares2020: 1.1k hectares2021: 2.1k hectares2022: 2.9k hectares2023: 3.4k hectares2024: 1.7k hectares

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

Analysis

Tunisia recorded 1,663 hectares for tree cover loss in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 51.7% on the previous year and down 29.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Tunisia peaked at 8,530 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 216.37 hectares, in 2001.

That places Tunisia 118th 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 638.09 hectares 216.37 hectares 1,491 hectares 9
2010s 2,099 hectares 392.65 hectares 8,530 hectares 10
2020s 2,238 hectares 1,060 hectares 3,446 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Tunisia

  1. 115 Moldova 1,797 hectares compare
  2. 116 New Caledonia 1,762 hectares compare
  3. 117 El Salvador 1,674 hectares compare
  4. 119 Netherlands 1,480 hectares compare
  5. 120 Morocco 1,399 hectares compare
  6. 121 Benin 1,389 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss in Tunisia?
Tree cover loss in Tunisia was 1,663 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 Tunisia?
The highest recorded value was 8,530 hectares in 2017.
What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Tunisia?
The lowest recorded value was 216.37 hectares in 2001.
How does Tunisia rank for tree cover loss?
Tunisia ranks 118th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Tunisia?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tunisia 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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