Exported deforestation in Angola
Angola: Exported deforestation was 9,352 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Exported deforestation in Angola, 2005–2023
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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More environment data for Angola
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 69.92 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 1.85 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 7.25 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 1.77 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 21.75 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0059 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 34.32 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0048 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0542 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 3.49 Mt CO2e (2024)
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
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.