Exported deforestation in Singapore
Singapore: Exported deforestation was 1.76 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Exported deforestation in Singapore, 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 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.
Exported deforestation in Singapore, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.52 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 4.47 hectares | -19.0% |
| 2007 | 1.12 hectares | -74.9% |
| 2008 | 3.8 hectares | +239.3% |
| 2009 | 8.23 hectares | +116.6% |
| 2010 | 10.14 hectares | +23.2% |
| 2011 | 10.63 hectares | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 12.35 hectares | +16.2% |
| 2013 | 8.12 hectares | -34.3% |
| 2014 | 6.31 hectares | -22.3% |
| 2015 | 7.03 hectares | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 9.07 hectares | +29.0% |
| 2017 | 12.56 hectares | +38.5% |
| 2018 | 18.51 hectares | +47.4% |
| 2019 | 16.64 hectares | -10.1% |
| 2020 | 14.66 hectares | -11.9% |
| 2021 | 12.96 hectares | -11.6% |
| 2022 | 2.67 hectares | -79.4% |
| 2023 | 1.76 hectares | -34.1% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 1.76 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 40.55 hectares, 4% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 1.76 hectares is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,873 hectares, 0% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
More environment data for Singapore
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.71 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.9965 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 42.94 % change on previous year (1990)
- Standard Deviation 0.253 °C (1990)
- Temperature change 0.647 °C (1990)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 5.11 % 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 -5.19 % 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 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
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.