Drivers of deforestation in Sudan
Sudan: Drivers of deforestation was 42.78 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Drivers of deforestation in Sudan, 2012–2023
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2023, drivers of deforestation in Sudan stood at 42.78 hectares.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 1,390.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drivers of deforestation in Sudan peaked at 70.22 hectares in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.81 hectares, in 2015.
Sudan ranks 100th of 166 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.
Drivers of deforestation in Sudan, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6.95 hectares | — |
| 2013 | 2.87 hectares | -58.7% |
| 2014 | 1.59 hectares | -44.6% |
| 2015 | 0.81 hectares | -49.1% |
| 2016 | 10.96 hectares | +1253.1% |
| 2017 | 48.54 hectares | +342.9% |
| 2018 | 24.73 hectares | -49.1% |
| 2019 | 44.2 hectares | +78.7% |
| 2020 | 70.22 hectares | +58.9% |
| 2021 | 49.16 hectares | -30.0% |
| 2022 | 42.96 hectares | -12.6% |
| 2023 | 42.78 hectares | -0.4% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 42.78 hectares is below the median for low income countries, which is 550.07 hectares, 8% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 42.78 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 751.37 hectares, 6% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.58 hectares | 0.81 hectares | 48.54 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 51.28 hectares | 42.78 hectares | 70.22 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More environment data for Sudan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -15.6 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -15.35 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.327 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.21 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.2472 % 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 -0.03 % 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 drivers of deforestation in Sudan?
- Drivers of deforestation in Sudan was 42.78 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest drivers of deforestation recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 70.22 hectares in 2020.
- What is the lowest drivers of deforestation recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.81 hectares in 2015.
- How does Sudan rank for drivers of deforestation?
- Sudan ranks 100th out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is drivers of deforestation rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,390.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.