Deforestation embedded in trade in Moldova

Moldova: Deforestation embedded in trade was 1,387 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1,387 hectares
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
92nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
1,425 hectares
in 2022
All-time low
161.67 hectares
in 2006
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Deforestation embedded in trade in Moldova, 2005–2023

05001.0k1.5k2005201420232005: 193.1 hectares2006: 161.7 hectares2007: 181.6 hectares2008: 225.3 hectares2009: 189.5 hectares2010: 217.5 hectares2011: 211.5 hectares2012: 223.1 hectares2013: 192.8 hectares2014: 404.7 hectares2015: 166.8 hectares2016: 219.7 hectares2017: 176.1 hectares2018: 267.7 hectares2019: 191.9 hectares2020: 192.1 hectares2021: 210.2 hectares2022: 1.4k hectares2023: 1.4k hectares

Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

In 2023, deforestation embedded in trade in Moldova stood at 1,387 hectares.

That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and up 619.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deforestation embedded in trade in Moldova peaked at 1,425 hectares in 2022 and was at its lowest, 161.67 hectares, in 2006.

That places Moldova 92nd out of 178 countries with data for 2023, 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 190.23 hectares 161.67 hectares 225.32 hectares 5
2010s 227.18 hectares 166.82 hectares 404.71 hectares 10
2020s 803.48 hectares 192.06 hectares 1,425 hectares 4

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  6. 95 Slovakia 1,250 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deforestation embedded in trade in Moldova?
Deforestation embedded in trade in Moldova was 1,387 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deforestation embedded in trade recorded in Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 1,425 hectares in 2022.
What is the lowest deforestation embedded in trade recorded in Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 161.67 hectares in 2006.
How does Moldova rank for deforestation embedded in trade?
Moldova ranks 92nd out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
Is deforestation embedded in trade rising or falling in Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 619.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Moldova data come from?
The figures come from Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deforestation embedded in trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Deforestation embedded in trade
Unit
hectares
Source
Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
178 places, 3,320 data points, 2005–2023
Last refreshed

Deforestation driven by imported goods minus exported goods from agriculture and forest plantations. Net importers of deforestation are countries who contribute to net deforestation in other countries – the deforestation that they cause in other countries is given as a positive value.