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.
Exported deforestation in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 22,476 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 27,771 hectares | +23.6% |
| 2007 | 24,652 hectares | -11.2% |
| 2008 | 22,865 hectares | -7.2% |
| 2009 | 22,456 hectares | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 18,800 hectares | -16.3% |
| 2011 | 14,290 hectares | -24.0% |
| 2012 | 16,110 hectares | +12.7% |
| 2013 | 17,122 hectares | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 39,062 hectares | +128.1% |
| 2015 | 53,788 hectares | +37.7% |
| 2016 | 65,161 hectares | +21.1% |
| 2017 | 71,565 hectares | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 73,437 hectares | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 55,888 hectares | -23.9% |
| 2020 | 41,741 hectares | -25.3% |
| 2021 | 35,710 hectares | -14.4% |
| 2022 | 28,740 hectares | -19.5% |
| 2023 | 29,282 hectares | +1.9% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 29,282 hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 183.42 hectares, 159.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 29,282 hectares is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,873 hectares, 15.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
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
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.016 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 0.9805 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.243 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.43 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.3823 % 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 -0.7174 % 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 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.