Exported deforestation in Poland
Poland: Exported deforestation was 180.42 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Exported deforestation in Poland, 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 Poland is 180.42 hectares, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 48.7% on the previous year and down 66.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exported deforestation in Poland peaked at 691.14 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 25.13 hectares, in 2006.
Poland ranks 76th 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.
Exported deforestation in Poland, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 32.36 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 25.13 hectares | -22.3% |
| 2007 | 31.15 hectares | +24.0% |
| 2008 | 110.55 hectares | +254.9% |
| 2009 | 243.27 hectares | +120.1% |
| 2010 | 350.77 hectares | +44.2% |
| 2011 | 472.78 hectares | +34.8% |
| 2012 | 600.38 hectares | +27.0% |
| 2013 | 539.76 hectares | -10.1% |
| 2014 | 446.93 hectares | -17.2% |
| 2015 | 403.99 hectares | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 399.32 hectares | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 558.09 hectares | +39.8% |
| 2018 | 685.69 hectares | +22.9% |
| 2019 | 691.14 hectares | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 659.67 hectares | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 627.54 hectares | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 351.61 hectares | -44.0% |
| 2023 | 180.42 hectares | -48.7% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 180.42 hectares is above the median for high income countries, which is 40.55 hectares, 4.4× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Poland's 180.42 hectares is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35.42 hectares, 5.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exported deforestation in Poland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +254.9% | 31.15 hectares | 110.55 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 88.49 hectares | 25.13 hectares | 243.27 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 514.88 hectares | 350.77 hectares | 691.14 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 454.81 hectares | 180.42 hectares | 659.67 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More environment data for Poland
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.777 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.06 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.73 % 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 0.1029 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual -4.67 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exported deforestation in Poland?
- Exported deforestation in Poland was 180.42 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exported deforestation recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 691.14 hectares in 2019.
- What is the lowest exported deforestation recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.13 hectares in 2006.
- How does Poland rank for exported deforestation?
- Poland ranks 76th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exported deforestation rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.