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Tree Cover in Sweden

From 2001 to 2025, Sweden lost 6418kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 3.5% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Sweden

In Sweden from 2001 to 2025, 6418kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Sweden

In Sweden, the top 5 regions were responsible for 47.6% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Västernorrland had the most tree cover loss at 752.7kha compared to an average of 305.6 kha.

Västernorrland752.7kha
Jämtland653.5kha
Norrbotten556.8kha
Västmanland549.5kha
Dalarna542.9kha
Components of net change in tree cover in Sweden

From 2000 to 2020, Sweden experienced a net change of -962.3 kha (-3.50%) in tree cover.

  • The loss total is different from annual tree cover loss, as this data was created using a different method and forest definition. For gross or annual loss information, please see the tree cover loss widget.

  • Disturbance represents areas that experienced both loss and gain between 2000 and 2020
Tree Cover Gain in Sweden Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Sweden gained 1671.3 kha of tree cover equal to 1.28% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha
Canada17.0Mha
United States14.0Mha
Brazil8.1Mha
China6.7Mha
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Sweden Compared to Other Areas

In Sweden there have been 25 VIIRS fire alerts reported so far in 2023 considering high confidence alerts only. This total is high compared to the total for previous years going back to 2023. The most fires recorded in a year was 2018, with 126.

Weekly Fire Alerts In Sweden

In Sweden the peak fire season typically occurs in July. There were 25 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 29 Jan 2023 and 22 Oct 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Historical Fire Alerts In Sweden Compared to Other Areas

Between 29 Jan 2023 and 22 Oct 2023 Sweden experienced a total of 515 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

Temperature Trends in Sweden
Precipitation Trends in Sweden
Air Quality Trends in Sweden
Air Quality vs Tree Cover Loss Trends

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