Exported deforestation in Nepal
Nepal: Exported deforestation was 95.11 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Exported deforestation in Nepal, 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 Nepal is 95.11 hectares, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.5% on the previous year and down 43.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exported deforestation in Nepal peaked at 267.47 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 19.49 hectares, in 2017.
That places Nepal 83rd out of 178 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exported deforestation in Nepal, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 207.27 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 226.59 hectares | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 189.56 hectares | -16.3% |
| 2008 | 231.47 hectares | +22.1% |
| 2009 | 234.15 hectares | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 267.47 hectares | +14.2% |
| 2011 | 180.13 hectares | -32.7% |
| 2012 | 196.2 hectares | +8.9% |
| 2013 | 168.78 hectares | -14.0% |
| 2014 | 117.04 hectares | -30.7% |
| 2015 | 64.61 hectares | -44.8% |
| 2016 | 44.22 hectares | -31.6% |
| 2017 | 19.49 hectares | -55.9% |
| 2018 | 25.29 hectares | +29.8% |
| 2019 | 31.72 hectares | +25.4% |
| 2020 | 66.34 hectares | +109.1% |
| 2021 | 56.01 hectares | -15.6% |
| 2022 | 99.54 hectares | +77.7% |
| 2023 | 95.11 hectares | -4.5% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 95.11 hectares is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 183.42 hectares, 52% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 95.11 hectares is below the median for South Asia, which is 188.76 hectares, 50% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 217.81 hectares | 189.56 hectares | 234.15 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 111.5 hectares | 19.49 hectares | 267.47 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 79.25 hectares | 56.01 hectares | 99.54 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More environment data for Nepal
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.73 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.41 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.43 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.54 % 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 -6.53 % 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 Nepal?
- Exported deforestation in Nepal was 95.11 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exported deforestation recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 267.47 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest exported deforestation recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.49 hectares in 2017.
- How does Nepal rank for exported deforestation?
- Nepal ranks 83rd out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exported deforestation rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.