Agriculture-driven deforestation in Croatia

Croatia: Agriculture-driven deforestation was 57.33 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
57.33 hectares
Change on year
down 51.2%
World rank
119th
of 187 countries
All-time high
221.41 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
9.17 hectares
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Agriculture-driven deforestation in Croatia, 2001–2024

0501001502002001201220242001: 44.4 hectares2002: 21 hectares2003: 9.2 hectares2004: 67.2 hectares2005: 57.5 hectares2006: 46.9 hectares2007: 83 hectares2008: 140.7 hectares2009: 103.4 hectares2010: 91.5 hectares2011: 96.2 hectares2012: 131 hectares2013: 108.9 hectares2014: 174.1 hectares2015: 147.7 hectares2016: 181.5 hectares2017: 221.4 hectares2018: 165.7 hectares2019: 111.3 hectares2020: 110.2 hectares2021: 38.2 hectares2022: 69.8 hectares2023: 117.5 hectares2024: 57.3 hectares

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for agriculture-driven deforestation in Croatia is 57.33 hectares, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 51.2% on the previous year and down 67.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, agriculture-driven deforestation in Croatia peaked at 221.41 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 9.17 hectares, in 2003.

That places Croatia 119th out of 187 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 63.71 hectares 9.17 hectares 140.7 hectares 9
2010s 142.93 hectares 91.52 hectares 221.41 hectares 10
2020s 78.6 hectares 38.17 hectares 117.52 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Croatia

  1. 116 Sweden 63.12 hectares compare
  2. 117 United Kingdom 61.89 hectares compare
  3. 118 Lithuania 60.79 hectares compare
  4. 121 Lebanon 50.16 hectares compare
  5. 122 Bahamas 49.03 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is agriculture-driven deforestation in Croatia?
Agriculture-driven deforestation in Croatia was 57.33 hectares in 2024, according to Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest agriculture-driven deforestation recorded in Croatia?
The highest recorded value was 221.41 hectares in 2017.
What is the lowest agriculture-driven deforestation recorded in Croatia?
The lowest recorded value was 9.17 hectares in 2003.
How does Croatia rank for agriculture-driven deforestation?
Croatia ranks 119th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
Is agriculture-driven deforestation rising or falling in Croatia?
Over the last ten years it is down 67.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Croatia data come from?
The figures come from Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Agriculture-driven deforestation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Agriculture-driven deforestation
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
187 places, 4,269 data points, 2001–2024
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Long-term, permanent tree cover loss for small- to large-scale agriculture.