Drivers of deforestation in Cyprus
Cyprus: Drivers of deforestation was 4.87 hectares in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Drivers of deforestation in Cyprus, 2001–2019
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for drivers of deforestation in Cyprus is 4.87 hectares, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,006.8% on the previous year and down 41.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drivers of deforestation in Cyprus peaked at 15.58 hectares in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.03 hectares, in 2016.
Cyprus ranks 125th of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Drivers of deforestation in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.14 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 0.04 hectares | -71.4% |
| 2003 | 0.09 hectares | +125.0% |
| 2004 | 15.58 hectares | +17211.1% |
| 2005 | 3.56 hectares | -77.2% |
| 2006 | 6.4 hectares | +79.8% |
| 2007 | 11.85 hectares | +85.2% |
| 2008 | 8.31 hectares | -29.9% |
| 2016 | 0.03 hectares | -99.6% |
| 2017 | 0.12 hectares | +300.0% |
| 2018 | 0.44 hectares | +266.7% |
| 2019 | 4.87 hectares | +1006.8% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 4.87 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 69.88 hectares, 7% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 4.87 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59.76 hectares, 8% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.75 hectares | 0.04 hectares | 15.58 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.36 hectares | 0.03 hectares | 4.87 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More environment data for Cyprus
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.28 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.462 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.8 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.58 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 1.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is drivers of deforestation in Cyprus?
- Drivers of deforestation in Cyprus was 4.87 hectares in 2019, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest drivers of deforestation recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 15.58 hectares in 2004.
- What is the lowest drivers of deforestation recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.03 hectares in 2016.
- How does Cyprus rank for drivers of deforestation?
- Cyprus ranks 125th out of 166 countries with data for 2019.
- Is drivers of deforestation rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Drivers of deforestation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimates of commodity-driven deforestation, measured in hectares per year. This includes deforestation caused by the production of agricultural products and forestry, which account for approximately 90% of the world's deforestation.