Drivers of deforestation in Serbia
Serbia: Drivers of deforestation was 172.92 hectares in 2017. ▲ Rising
Drivers of deforestation in Serbia, 2009–2017
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for drivers of deforestation in Serbia is 172.92 hectares, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.8% on the previous year and up 424.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drivers of deforestation in Serbia peaked at 196.06 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 33 hectares, in 2009.
Serbia ranks 71st of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Drivers of deforestation in Serbia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 33 hectares | — |
| 2010 | 104.41 hectares | +216.4% |
| 2011 | 110.92 hectares | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 196.06 hectares | +76.8% |
| 2017 | 172.92 hectares | -11.8% |
Serbia compared with similar countries
- Serbia's 172.92 hectares is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 74.69 hectares, 2.3× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Serbia's 172.92 hectares is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59.76 hectares, 2.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33 hectares | 33 hectares | 33 hectares | 1 |
| 2010s | 146.08 hectares | 104.41 hectares | 196.06 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
More environment data for Serbia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.72 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.594 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.12 °C (2025)
- Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate 3.99 % 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 0.001 metric tons per person (2024)
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate 1.01 % 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 Serbia?
- Drivers of deforestation in Serbia was 172.92 hectares in 2017, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest drivers of deforestation recorded in Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 196.06 hectares in 2016.
- What is the lowest drivers of deforestation recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 33 hectares in 2009.
- How does Serbia rank for drivers of deforestation?
- Serbia ranks 71st out of 166 countries with data for 2017.
- Is drivers of deforestation rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 424.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Serbia 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.