Exported deforestation in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Exported deforestation was 551.19 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Exported deforestation in Ethiopia, 2005–2023
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2023, exported deforestation in Ethiopia stood at 551.19 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.5% on the previous year and down 88.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exported deforestation in Ethiopia peaked at 4,636 hectares in 2013 and was at its lowest, 477.35 hectares, in 2022.
Ethiopia ranks 62nd of 178 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.
Exported deforestation in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,004 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 971.48 hectares | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 1,250 hectares | +28.7% |
| 2008 | 1,381 hectares | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 1,535 hectares | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 1,766 hectares | +15.0% |
| 2011 | 2,005 hectares | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 2,526 hectares | +26.0% |
| 2013 | 4,636 hectares | +83.5% |
| 2014 | 2,502 hectares | -46.0% |
| 2015 | 2,049 hectares | -18.1% |
| 2016 | 2,160 hectares | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 1,682 hectares | -22.1% |
| 2018 | 1,196 hectares | -28.9% |
| 2019 | 1,205 hectares | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 831.78 hectares | -31.0% |
| 2021 | 670.03 hectares | -19.4% |
| 2022 | 477.35 hectares | -28.8% |
| 2023 | 551.19 hectares | +15.5% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 551.19 hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 551.19 hectares, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 551.19 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 578.35 hectares, 95% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,228 hectares | 971.48 hectares | 1,535 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 2,173 hectares | 1,196 hectares | 4,636 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 632.59 hectares | 477.35 hectares | 831.78 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More environment data for Ethiopia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.272 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.39 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.26 % 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 2.83 % 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 0.1478 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exported deforestation in Ethiopia?
- Exported deforestation in Ethiopia was 551.19 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exported deforestation recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,636 hectares in 2013.
- What is the lowest exported deforestation recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 477.35 hectares in 2022.
- How does Ethiopia rank for exported deforestation?
- Ethiopia ranks 62nd out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exported deforestation rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.