Tree cover loss in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: Tree cover loss was 21.32 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss in Turks and Caicos 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 Turks and Caicos Islands stood at 21.32 hectares.
That represents a change of down 10.5% on the previous year and down 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Turks and Caicos Islands peaked at 105.45 hectares in 2009 and was at its lowest, 4.29 hectares, in 2006.
That places Turks and Caicos Islands 159th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 32.98 hectares | 4.29 hectares | 105.45 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 22.47 hectares | 7.58 hectares | 38.13 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.67 hectares | 15.67 hectares | 43.22 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Turks and Caicos Islands
- 156 Armenia 28.75 hectares compare
- 158 Sudan 27.06 hectares compare
- 160 United States Virgin Islands 20.61 hectares compare
- 161 Saint Lucia 18.91 hectares compare
- 162 Maldives 18.8 hectares compare
More reference data data for Turks and Caicos Islands
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture 0 metric tons (2024)
- Wealth share of the richest 1% 27.6% (2024)
- Foreign aid received by income group 16.96 million constant 2024 US$ (2007)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations 16.96 million constant 2024 US$ (2007)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 16.61 million constant 2024 US$ (2007)
- Foreign aid received 16.96 million constant 2024 US$ (2007)
- Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 82.7% (2024)
- Number of child deaths per woman 0.0086 under-five deaths per woman (2021)
- Share of men and women expected to survive to the age of 65 88.6% (2024)
- Number of confirmed cases of tetanus 0 Cases (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Tree cover loss in Turks and Caicos Islands was 21.32 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 Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 105.45 hectares in 2009.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.29 hectares in 2006.
- How does Turks and Caicos Islands rank for tree cover loss?
- Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 159th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turks and Caicos 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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