Exported deforestation in Mexico
Mexico: Exported deforestation was 13,005 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Exported deforestation in Mexico, 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 Mexico is 13,005 hectares, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.7% on the previous year and up 414.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exported deforestation in Mexico peaked at 32,973 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2,212 hectares, in 2010.
Mexico ranks 18th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,964 hectares | 3,340 hectares | 22,099 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 9,961 hectares | 2,212 hectares | 32,973 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,938 hectares | 13,005 hectares | 31,031 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More environment data for Mexico
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 686.78 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 5.25 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 87.24 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 2.11 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 11.8 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0973 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 150.68 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.2057 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.6771 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 48.48 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exported deforestation in Mexico?
- Exported deforestation in Mexico was 13,005 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exported deforestation recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 32,973 hectares in 2019.
- What is the lowest exported deforestation recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,212 hectares in 2010.
- How does Mexico rank for exported deforestation?
- Mexico ranks 18th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exported deforestation rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 414.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.