Drivers of deforestation in Montenegro
Montenegro: Drivers of deforestation was 46.76 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Drivers of deforestation in Montenegro, 2006–2023
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for drivers of deforestation in Montenegro is 46.76 hectares, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 102.2% on the previous year and down 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drivers of deforestation in Montenegro peaked at 74.23 hectares in 2013 and was at its lowest, 7.45 hectares, in 2018.
That places Montenegro 99th out of 166 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.
Drivers of deforestation in Montenegro, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7.8 hectares | — |
| 2007 | 32.59 hectares | +317.8% |
| 2008 | 29.49 hectares | -9.5% |
| 2013 | 74.23 hectares | +151.7% |
| 2014 | 65.27 hectares | -12.1% |
| 2015 | 13.23 hectares | -79.7% |
| 2016 | 51.19 hectares | +286.9% |
| 2017 | 13.48 hectares | -73.7% |
| 2018 | 7.45 hectares | -44.7% |
| 2020 | 45.71 hectares | +513.6% |
| 2021 | 13.94 hectares | -69.5% |
| 2022 | 23.12 hectares | +65.9% |
| 2023 | 46.76 hectares | +102.2% |
Montenegro compared with similar countries
- Montenegro's 46.76 hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 74.69 hectares, 63% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Montenegro's 46.76 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59.76 hectares, 78% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.29 hectares | 7.8 hectares | 32.59 hectares | 3 |
| 2010s | 37.48 hectares | 7.45 hectares | 74.23 hectares | 6 |
| 2020s | 32.38 hectares | 13.94 hectares | 46.76 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Montenegro
More environment data for Montenegro
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.9561 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.1974 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.53 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.06 °C (2025)
- Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate 14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Aquaculture production (metric tons), per unit of GDP 0 metric tons per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Aquaculture production (metric tons), per capita 0.0025 metric tons per person (2024)
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate 4.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), per unit of GDP 0 metric tons per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is drivers of deforestation in Montenegro?
- Drivers of deforestation in Montenegro was 46.76 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest drivers of deforestation recorded in Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 74.23 hectares in 2013.
- What is the lowest drivers of deforestation recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.45 hectares in 2018.
- How does Montenegro rank for drivers of deforestation?
- Montenegro ranks 99th out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is drivers of deforestation rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Montenegro data come from?
- The figures come from Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Drivers of deforestation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimates of commodity-driven deforestation, measured in hectares per year. This includes deforestation caused by the production of agricultural products and forestry, which account for approximately 90% of the world's deforestation.