Deforestation embedded in trade in Panama
Panama: Deforestation embedded in trade was 52.82 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Deforestation embedded in trade in Panama, 2005–2023
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deforestation embedded in trade in Panama is 52.82 hectares, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 93.2% on the previous year and up 107.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deforestation embedded in trade in Panama peaked at 1,534 hectares in 2018 and was at its lowest, -7,928 hectares, in 2009.
That places Panama 122nd 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.
Deforestation embedded in trade in Panama, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -1,815 hectares | — |
| 2006 | -2,594 hectares | +42.9% |
| 2007 | -3,820 hectares | +47.2% |
| 2008 | -5,352 hectares | +40.1% |
| 2009 | -7,928 hectares | +48.1% |
| 2010 | -5,356 hectares | -32.4% |
| 2011 | -5,160 hectares | -3.7% |
| 2012 | -2,773 hectares | -46.3% |
| 2013 | -738.08 hectares | -73.4% |
| 2014 | 570.17 hectares | -177.3% |
| 2015 | 613.49 hectares | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 1,095 hectares | +78.5% |
| 2017 | 1,071 hectares | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 1,534 hectares | +43.2% |
| 2019 | 732.68 hectares | -52.3% |
| 2020 | -1,089 hectares | -248.7% |
| 2021 | -223.92 hectares | -79.4% |
| 2022 | 777.42 hectares | -447.2% |
| 2023 | 52.82 hectares | -93.2% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 52.82 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,387 hectares, 2% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Panama's 52.82 hectares is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -0.12 hectares. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -4,302 hectares | -7,928 hectares | -1,815 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | -841.01 hectares | -5,356 hectares | 1,534 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | -120.79 hectares | -1,089 hectares | 777.42 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 119 Iceland 149.22 hectares compare
- 120 Gabon 103.41 hectares compare
- 121 Malta 92.61 hectares compare
- 123 Antigua and Barbuda -0.1 hectares compare
- 124 Saint Lucia -0.12 hectares compare
- 124 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -0.12 hectares compare
More environment data for Panama
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.66 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.64 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.274 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.41 % 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 -0.2493 % 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 deforestation embedded in trade in Panama?
- Deforestation embedded in trade in Panama was 52.82 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 1,534 hectares in 2018.
- What is the lowest deforestation embedded in trade recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was -7,928 hectares in 2009.
- How does Panama rank for deforestation embedded in trade?
- Panama ranks 122nd out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deforestation embedded in trade rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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
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.