Exported deforestation in Moldova

Moldova: Exported deforestation was 21.67 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
21.67 hectares
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
105th
of 178 countries
All-time high
22.53 hectares
in 2022
All-time low
0.78 hectares
in 2010
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Exported deforestation in Moldova, 2005–2023

05101520252005201420232005: 12.8 hectares2006: 8.1 hectares2007: 8.1 hectares2008: 5.9 hectares2009: 0.98 hectares2010: 0.78 hectares2011: 2.8 hectares2012: 5.6 hectares2013: 5.9 hectares2014: 8 hectares2015: 8 hectares2016: 6.1 hectares2017: 7.7 hectares2018: 11.2 hectares2019: 13.2 hectares2020: 16.2 hectares2021: 18.7 hectares2022: 22.5 hectares2023: 21.7 hectares

Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

The most recent figure for exported deforestation in Moldova is 21.67 hectares, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and up 269.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exported deforestation in Moldova peaked at 22.53 hectares in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.78 hectares, in 2010.

Moldova ranks 105th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.18 hectares 0.98 hectares 12.82 hectares 5
2010s 6.92 hectares 0.78 hectares 13.16 hectares 10
2020s 19.77 hectares 16.2 hectares 22.53 hectares 4

Countries ranked near Moldova

  1. 102 Belgium 26.57 hectares compare
  2. 103 Taiwan 23.85 hectares compare
  3. 104 Eswatini 22.97 hectares compare
  4. 106 Brunei 21.2 hectares compare
  5. 107 Jamaica 16.51 hectares compare
  6. 108 Cuba 15.8 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is exported deforestation in Moldova?
Exported deforestation in Moldova was 21.67 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest exported deforestation recorded in Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 22.53 hectares in 2022.
What is the lowest exported deforestation recorded in Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 0.78 hectares in 2010.
How does Moldova rank for exported deforestation?
Moldova ranks 105th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
Is exported deforestation rising or falling in Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 269.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Moldova 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

Indicator
Exported deforestation
Unit
hectares
Source
Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
178 places, 3,320 data points, 2005–2023
Last refreshed

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.