Exported deforestation in Bolivia
Bolivia: Exported deforestation was 30,939 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Exported deforestation in Bolivia, 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 Bolivia is 30,939 hectares, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 51.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exported deforestation in Bolivia peaked at 81,920 hectares in 2012 and was at its lowest, 13,161 hectares, in 2020.
Bolivia ranks 10th of 178 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exported deforestation in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 39,825 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 40,922 hectares | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 37,820 hectares | -7.6% |
| 2008 | 54,343 hectares | +43.7% |
| 2009 | 50,015 hectares | -8.0% |
| 2010 | 50,513 hectares | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 57,717 hectares | +14.3% |
| 2012 | 81,920 hectares | +41.9% |
| 2013 | 64,173 hectares | -21.7% |
| 2014 | 49,536 hectares | -22.8% |
| 2015 | 23,677 hectares | -52.2% |
| 2016 | 14,564 hectares | -38.5% |
| 2017 | 13,618 hectares | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 18,972 hectares | +39.3% |
| 2019 | 19,472 hectares | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 13,161 hectares | -32.4% |
| 2021 | 21,842 hectares | +66.0% |
| 2022 | 30,940 hectares | +41.6% |
| 2023 | 30,939 hectares | -0.0% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 30,939 hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 183.42 hectares, 168.7× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 30,939 hectares is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 451.74 hectares, 68.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44,585 hectares | 37,820 hectares | 54,343 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 39,416 hectares | 13,618 hectares | 81,920 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,220 hectares | 13,161 hectares | 30,940 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
More environment data for Bolivia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -6.2 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.09 Percentage change (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 11.44 % 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 2.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 2.89 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit of 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exported deforestation in Bolivia?
- Exported deforestation in Bolivia was 30,939 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exported deforestation recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 81,920 hectares in 2012.
- What is the lowest exported deforestation recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,161 hectares in 2020.
- How does Bolivia rank for exported deforestation?
- Bolivia ranks 10th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exported deforestation rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia 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.