Domestic forest change vs imported deforestation in Western Sahara
Western Sahara: Domestic forest change vs imported deforestation was -798.01 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Domestic forest change vs imported deforestation in Western Sahara, 1991–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic forest change vs imported deforestation in Western Sahara is -798.01, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 275.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic forest change vs imported deforestation in Western Sahara peaked at 454 in 2011 and was at its lowest, -6,591, in 1991.
Western Sahara ranks 166th of 235 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -6,591 | -6,591 | -6,591 | 9 |
| 2000s | -867 | -6,591 | -231 | 10 |
| 2010s | -299.3 | -1,258 | 454 | 10 |
| 2020s | -874.68 | -1,258 | -798.01 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Western Sahara
- 163 Namibia -644.04 compare
- 164 Algeria -674 compare
- 165 Solomon Islands -734.03 compare
- 167 East Timor -848 compare
- 168 Bangladesh -987.99 compare
- 169 Eswatini -1,500 compare
More environment data for Western Sahara
- Forest area km 529,220 (2025)
- Share global forest 0.0128 (2025)
- Change forest area share total -0.1508 (2025)
- Annual change forest area -798.01 (2025)
- Change forest vs gdp -0.1508 (2025)
- Long run air pollution 571.23 (2022)
- Human caused air pollution exposure 5.82 (2024)
- Outdoor air pollution exposure 19.5 (2024)
- Land use over the long term 5.00 million (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long term 5.00 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic forest change vs imported deforestation in Western Sahara?
- Domestic forest change vs imported deforestation in Western Sahara was -798.01 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest domestic forest change vs imported deforestation recorded in Western Sahara?
- The highest recorded value was 454 in 2011.
- What is the lowest domestic forest change vs imported deforestation recorded in Western Sahara?
- The lowest recorded value was -6,591 in 1991.
- How does Western Sahara rank for domestic forest change vs imported deforestation?
- Western Sahara ranks 166th out of 235 countries with data for 2025.
- Is domestic forest change vs imported deforestation rising or falling in Western Sahara?
- Over the last ten years it is down 275.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Sahara data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Domestic forest change vs imported deforestation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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