Exported deforestation in Liberia
Liberia: Exported deforestation was 4,079 hectares in 2023. ▬ Flat
Exported deforestation in Liberia, 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 Liberia is 4,079 hectares, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.0% on the previous year and down 63.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exported deforestation in Liberia peaked at 11,034 hectares in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2,395 hectares, in 2009.
That places Liberia 34th out of 178 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Exported deforestation in Liberia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6,355 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 6,115 hectares | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 6,082 hectares | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 7,156 hectares | +17.7% |
| 2009 | 2,395 hectares | -66.5% |
| 2010 | 4,412 hectares | +84.2% |
| 2011 | 5,026 hectares | +13.9% |
| 2012 | 8,386 hectares | +66.9% |
| 2013 | 11,034 hectares | +31.6% |
| 2014 | 10,604 hectares | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 9,667 hectares | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 9,878 hectares | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 9,384 hectares | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 9,030 hectares | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 8,831 hectares | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 5,730 hectares | -35.1% |
| 2021 | 3,397 hectares | -40.7% |
| 2022 | 4,583 hectares | +34.9% |
| 2023 | 4,079 hectares | -11.0% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 4,079 hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 551.19 hectares, 7.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 4,079 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 578.35 hectares, 7.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,621 hectares | 2,395 hectares | 7,156 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 8,625 hectares | 4,412 hectares | 11,034 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,447 hectares | 3,397 hectares | 5,730 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More environment data for Liberia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.21 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.28 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.221 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.42 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.07 % 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 0.261 % 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 exported deforestation in Liberia?
- Exported deforestation in Liberia was 4,079 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exported deforestation recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 11,034 hectares in 2013.
- What is the lowest exported deforestation recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,395 hectares in 2009.
- How does Liberia rank for exported deforestation?
- Liberia ranks 34th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exported deforestation rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Liberia 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.