Exported deforestation in Myanmar
Myanmar: Exported deforestation was 29,282 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Exported deforestation in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar is 29,282 hectares, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 71.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exported deforestation in Myanmar peaked at 73,437 hectares in 2018 and was at its lowest, 14,290 hectares, in 2011.
That places Myanmar 11th out of 178 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 24,044 hectares | 22,456 hectares | 27,771 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 42,522 hectares | 14,290 hectares | 73,437 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,868 hectares | 28,740 hectares | 41,741 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More environment data for Myanmar
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 117.79 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 2.16 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 63.91 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 3.71 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 1.28 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.014 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 72.72 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0085 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0586 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 3.74 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exported deforestation in Myanmar?
- Exported deforestation in Myanmar was 29,282 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exported deforestation recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 73,437 hectares in 2018.
- What is the lowest exported deforestation recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,290 hectares in 2011.
- How does Myanmar rank for exported deforestation?
- Myanmar ranks 11th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exported deforestation rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.