Exported deforestation in Angola

Angola: Exported deforestation was 9,352 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
9,352 hectares
Change on year
down 55.3%
World rank
22nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
45,166 hectares
in 2021
All-time low
2,092 hectares
in 2006
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Exported deforestation in Angola, 2005–2023

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k2005201420232005: 6.3k hectares2006: 2.1k hectares2007: 5.3k hectares2008: 6.5k hectares2009: 4.1k hectares2010: 5.7k hectares2011: 17.4k hectares2012: 10.5k hectares2013: 10.5k hectares2014: 7.2k hectares2015: 3.5k hectares2016: 5.2k hectares2017: 11.4k hectares2018: 19.4k hectares2019: 24.4k hectares2020: 31.0k hectares2021: 45.2k hectares2022: 20.9k hectares2023: 9.4k hectares

Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

The most recent figure for exported deforestation in Angola is 9,352 hectares, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 55.3% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exported deforestation in Angola peaked at 45,166 hectares in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2,092 hectares, in 2006.

That places Angola 22nd out of 178 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4,869 hectares 2,092 hectares 6,543 hectares 5
2010s 11,523 hectares 3,475 hectares 24,427 hectares 10
2020s 26,602 hectares 9,352 hectares 45,166 hectares 4

Countries ranked near Angola

  1. 19 Philippines 12,381 hectares compare
  2. 20 Tanzania 11,149 hectares compare
  3. 21 Chile 10,460 hectares compare
  4. 23 Central African Republic 9,264 hectares compare
  5. 24 Cameroon 8,800 hectares compare
  6. 25 Cambodia 7,948 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is exported deforestation in Angola?
Exported deforestation in Angola was 9,352 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest exported deforestation recorded in Angola?
The highest recorded value was 45,166 hectares in 2021.
What is the lowest exported deforestation recorded in Angola?
The lowest recorded value was 2,092 hectares in 2006.
How does Angola rank for exported deforestation?
Angola ranks 22nd out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
Is exported deforestation rising or falling in Angola?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Angola data come from?
The figures come from Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Exported deforestation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Exported deforestation
Unit
hectares
Source
Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
178 places, 3,320 data points, 2005–2023
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Exported deforestation is the amount of annual deforestation that is driven by the production of food and forestry products that are exported for consumption in other countries. This is measured in hectares.