Agriculture-driven deforestation in Russia
Russia: Agriculture-driven deforestation was 2,050 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,050 hectares
Change on year
up 14.8%
World rank
63rd
of 187 countries
All-time high
5,618 hectares
in 2001
All-time low
703.43 hectares
in 2013
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Agriculture-driven deforestation in Russia, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Russia recorded 2,050 hectares for agriculture-driven deforestation in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.8% on the previous year and up 124.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agriculture-driven deforestation in Russia peaked at 5,618 hectares in 2001 and was at its lowest, 703.43 hectares, in 2013.
That places Russia 63rd 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.
Agriculture-driven deforestation in Russia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5,618 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 3,466 hectares | -38.3% |
| 2003 | 1,244 hectares | -64.1% |
| 2004 | 2,925 hectares | +135.1% |
| 2005 | 1,867 hectares | -36.2% |
| 2006 | 1,973 hectares | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 2,047 hectares | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 1,725 hectares | -15.7% |
| 2009 | 2,438 hectares | +41.3% |
| 2010 | 3,097 hectares | +27.0% |
| 2011 | 2,995 hectares | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 3,088 hectares | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 703.43 hectares | -77.2% |
| 2014 | 912.54 hectares | +29.7% |
| 2015 | 852.49 hectares | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 2,563 hectares | +200.6% |
| 2017 | 2,863 hectares | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 1,816 hectares | -36.6% |
| 2019 | 1,200 hectares | -34.0% |
| 2020 | 1,343 hectares | +12.0% |
| 2021 | 1,101 hectares | -18.0% |
| 2022 | 1,278 hectares | +16.0% |
| 2023 | 1,786 hectares | +39.8% |
| 2024 | 2,050 hectares | +14.8% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 2,050 hectares is above the median for high income countries, which is 66.13 hectares, 31.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Russia's 2,050 hectares is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44.3 hectares, 46.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,589 hectares | 1,244 hectares | 5,618 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,009 hectares | 703.43 hectares | 3,097 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,511 hectares | 1,101 hectares | 2,050 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More environment data for Russia
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- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.5 % 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 -1.96 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0.5219 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit of 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agriculture-driven deforestation in Russia?
- Agriculture-driven deforestation in Russia was 2,050 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,618 hectares in 2001.
- What is the lowest agriculture-driven deforestation recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 703.43 hectares in 2013.
- How does Russia rank for agriculture-driven deforestation?
- Russia ranks 63rd out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agriculture-driven deforestation rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 124.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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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Long-term, permanent tree cover loss for small- to large-scale agriculture.