Exported deforestation in Poland

Poland: Exported deforestation was 180.42 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
180.42 hectares
Change on year
down 48.7%
World rank
76th
of 178 countries
All-time high
691.14 hectares
in 2019
All-time low
25.13 hectares
in 2006
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Exported deforestation in Poland, 2005–2023

02004006002005201420232005: 32.4 hectares2006: 25.1 hectares2007: 31.1 hectares2008: 110.5 hectares2009: 243.3 hectares2010: 350.8 hectares2011: 472.8 hectares2012: 600.4 hectares2013: 539.8 hectares2014: 446.9 hectares2015: 404 hectares2016: 399.3 hectares2017: 558.1 hectares2018: 685.7 hectares2019: 691.1 hectares2020: 659.7 hectares2021: 627.5 hectares2022: 351.6 hectares2023: 180.4 hectares

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 73 Germany 208.98 hectares compare
  2. 74 Bangladesh 188.76 hectares compare
  3. 75 Zimbabwe 183.42 hectares compare
  4. 77 Turkey 162.1 hectares compare
  5. 78 Greece 131.46 hectares compare
  6. 79 Dominican Republic 124.96 hectares compare

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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

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
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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.