Exported deforestation in Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands: Exported deforestation was 1,045 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1,045 hectares
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
54th
of 178 countries
All-time high
1,105 hectares
in 2022
All-time low
217.87 hectares
in 2010
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Exported deforestation in Solomon Islands, 2005–2023

2004006008001.0k1.2k2005201420232005: 462.5 hectares2006: 545.5 hectares2007: 441.3 hectares2008: 317.6 hectares2009: 266.9 hectares2010: 217.9 hectares2011: 218.3 hectares2012: 352.6 hectares2013: 429.8 hectares2014: 531.4 hectares2015: 459 hectares2016: 372.3 hectares2017: 371.8 hectares2018: 432.6 hectares2019: 487.3 hectares2020: 278.2 hectares2021: 372.3 hectares2022: 1.1k hectares2023: 1.0k hectares

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for exported deforestation in Solomon Islands is 1,045 hectares, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 143.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exported deforestation in Solomon Islands peaked at 1,105 hectares in 2022 and was at its lowest, 217.87 hectares, in 2010.

Solomon Islands ranks 54th 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 406.75 hectares 266.89 hectares 545.5 hectares 5
2010s 387.32 hectares 217.87 hectares 531.43 hectares 10
2020s 700.08 hectares 278.2 hectares 1,105 hectares 4

Countries ranked near Solomon Islands

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  4. 55 Sierra Leone 679.57 hectares compare
  5. 56 Russia 660.85 hectares compare
  6. 57 Venezuela 656.73 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is exported deforestation in Solomon Islands?
Exported deforestation in Solomon Islands was 1,045 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest exported deforestation recorded in Solomon Islands?
The highest recorded value was 1,105 hectares in 2022.
What is the lowest exported deforestation recorded in Solomon Islands?
The lowest recorded value was 217.87 hectares in 2010.
How does Solomon Islands rank for exported deforestation?
Solomon Islands ranks 54th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
Is exported deforestation rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
Over the last ten years it is up 143.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Solomon Islands 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
Last refreshed

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.