Agriculture-driven deforestation in Sudan
Sudan: Agriculture-driven deforestation was 27.06 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agriculture-driven deforestation in Sudan, 2001–2024
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 Sudan is 27.06 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 22.7% on the previous year and up 585.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agriculture-driven deforestation in Sudan peaked at 185.79 hectares in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3.25 hectares, in 2006.
That places Sudan 130th 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 Sudan, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 20.74 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 55.83 hectares | +169.3% |
| 2003 | 16.01 hectares | -71.3% |
| 2004 | 8.5 hectares | -46.9% |
| 2005 | 90.49 hectares | +964.2% |
| 2006 | 3.25 hectares | -96.4% |
| 2007 | 160.14 hectares | +4834.7% |
| 2008 | 45.84 hectares | -71.4% |
| 2009 | 70.46 hectares | +53.7% |
| 2010 | 36.08 hectares | -48.8% |
| 2011 | 185.79 hectares | +414.9% |
| 2012 | 7.66 hectares | -95.9% |
| 2013 | 4.09 hectares | -46.6% |
| 2014 | 3.95 hectares | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 7.98 hectares | +102.1% |
| 2016 | 26.37 hectares | +230.5% |
| 2017 | 73.74 hectares | +179.6% |
| 2018 | 16.12 hectares | -78.1% |
| 2019 | 53.89 hectares | +234.4% |
| 2020 | 64.14 hectares | +19.0% |
| 2021 | 47.89 hectares | -25.3% |
| 2022 | 41.12 hectares | -14.1% |
| 2023 | 22.05 hectares | -46.4% |
| 2024 | 27.06 hectares | +22.7% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 27.06 hectares is below the median for low income countries, which is 2,362 hectares, 1% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 27.06 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,723 hectares, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agriculture-driven deforestation in Sudan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +4834.7% | 3.25 hectares | 160.14 hectares |
| 2005 | +964.2% | 8.5 hectares | 90.49 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.36 hectares | 3.25 hectares | 160.14 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 41.57 hectares | 3.95 hectares | 185.79 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.45 hectares | 22.05 hectares | 64.14 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 127 Albania 28.73 hectares compare
- 128 Ireland 28.56 hectares compare
- 129 Antigua and Barbuda 27.9 hectares compare
- 131 Belgium 26.91 hectares compare
- 132 Guadeloupe 23.3 hectares compare
- 133 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 22.54 hectares compare
More environment data for Sudan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -15.6 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -15.35 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.327 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.21 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.2472 % 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 -0.03 % 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 agriculture-driven deforestation in Sudan?
- Agriculture-driven deforestation in Sudan was 27.06 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 185.79 hectares in 2011.
- What is the lowest agriculture-driven deforestation recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.25 hectares in 2006.
- How does Sudan rank for agriculture-driven deforestation?
- Sudan ranks 130th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agriculture-driven deforestation rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 585.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.