Tree cover loss in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Tree cover loss was 3.25 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss in Uzbekistan, 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 Uzbekistan stood at 3.25 hectares.
The figure is up 531.9% on the previous year and down 96.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss in Uzbekistan peaked at 190.92 hectares in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2015.
Uzbekistan ranks 171st 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.
Tree cover loss in Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 190.92 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 165.87 hectares | -13.1% |
| 2003 | 24.18 hectares | -85.4% |
| 2004 | 21.06 hectares | -12.9% |
| 2005 | 9.39 hectares | -55.4% |
| 2006 | 34.65 hectares | +269.0% |
| 2007 | 24.37 hectares | -29.7% |
| 2008 | 25.46 hectares | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 61.18 hectares | +140.3% |
| 2010 | 17.66 hectares | -71.1% |
| 2011 | 18.6 hectares | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 23.74 hectares | +27.6% |
| 2013 | 21.46 hectares | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 82.55 hectares | +284.6% |
| 2015 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2017 | 1.11 hectares | — |
| 2018 | 0.2931 hectares | -73.6% |
| 2019 | 15.47 hectares | +5178.8% |
| 2020 | 2.47 hectares | -84.1% |
| 2021 | 3.27 hectares | +32.7% |
| 2022 | 7.25 hectares | +121.5% |
| 2023 | 0.5138 hectares | -92.9% |
| 2024 | 3.25 hectares | +531.9% |
Uzbekistan compared with similar countries
- Uzbekistan's 3.25 hectares is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,729 hectares, 0% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Uzbekistan's 3.25 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,694 hectares, 0% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tree cover loss in Uzbekistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5178.8% | 0.2931 hectares | 15.47 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61.9 hectares | 9.39 hectares | 190.92 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 18.09 hectares | 0 hectares | 82.55 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.35 hectares | 0.5138 hectares | 7.25 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uzbekistan
- 168 Liechtenstein 5.27 hectares compare
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- 172 Curacao 2.33 hectares compare
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More reference data data for Uzbekistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2736 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 41.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.49 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss in Uzbekistan?
- Tree cover loss in Uzbekistan was 3.25 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 Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 190.92 hectares in 2001.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2015.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for tree cover loss?
- Uzbekistan ranks 171st out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uzbekistan 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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