Exported deforestation in Singapore

Singapore: Exported deforestation was 1.76 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.76 hectares
Change on year
down 34.1%
World rank
128th
of 178 countries
All-time high
18.51 hectares
in 2018
All-time low
1.12 hectares
in 2007
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Exported deforestation in Singapore, 2005–2023

051015202005201420232005: 5.5 hectares2006: 4.5 hectares2007: 1.1 hectares2008: 3.8 hectares2009: 8.2 hectares2010: 10.1 hectares2011: 10.6 hectares2012: 12.3 hectares2013: 8.1 hectares2014: 6.3 hectares2015: 7 hectares2016: 9.1 hectares2017: 12.6 hectares2018: 18.5 hectares2019: 16.6 hectares2020: 14.7 hectares2021: 13 hectares2022: 2.7 hectares2023: 1.8 hectares

Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

The most recent figure for exported deforestation in Singapore is 1.76 hectares, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 34.1% on the previous year and down 78.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exported deforestation in Singapore peaked at 18.51 hectares in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.12 hectares, in 2007.

Singapore ranks 128th 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 4.63 hectares 1.12 hectares 8.23 hectares 5
2010s 11.14 hectares 6.31 hectares 18.51 hectares 10
2020s 8.01 hectares 1.76 hectares 14.66 hectares 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is exported deforestation in Singapore?
Exported deforestation in Singapore was 1.76 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest exported deforestation recorded in Singapore?
The highest recorded value was 18.51 hectares in 2018.
What is the lowest exported deforestation recorded in Singapore?
The lowest recorded value was 1.12 hectares in 2007.
How does Singapore rank for exported deforestation?
Singapore ranks 128th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
Is exported deforestation rising or falling in Singapore?
Over the last ten years it is down 78.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Singapore 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.