Exported deforestation in Turkey

Turkey: Exported deforestation was 162.1 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
162.1 hectares
Change on year
down 24.9%
World rank
77th
of 178 countries
All-time high
624.63 hectares
in 2018
All-time low
140.58 hectares
in 2010
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Exported deforestation in Turkey, 2005–2023

1002003004005006002005201420232005: 227.8 hectares2006: 191.1 hectares2007: 161.2 hectares2008: 173.3 hectares2009: 158.1 hectares2010: 140.6 hectares2011: 168.1 hectares2012: 220.7 hectares2013: 240.9 hectares2014: 343.6 hectares2015: 410.4 hectares2016: 430.7 hectares2017: 511.6 hectares2018: 624.6 hectares2019: 602.4 hectares2020: 428.1 hectares2021: 445.2 hectares2022: 215.9 hectares2023: 162.1 hectares

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

Analysis

In 2023, exported deforestation in Turkey stood at 162.1 hectares.

The figure is down 24.9% on the previous year and down 32.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exported deforestation in Turkey peaked at 624.63 hectares in 2018 and was at its lowest, 140.58 hectares, in 2010.

That places Turkey 77th out of 178 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 182.28 hectares 158.05 hectares 227.79 hectares 5
2010s 369.37 hectares 140.58 hectares 624.63 hectares 10
2020s 312.84 hectares 162.1 hectares 445.22 hectares 4

Countries ranked near Turkey

  1. 74 Bangladesh 188.76 hectares compare
  2. 75 Zimbabwe 183.42 hectares compare
  3. 76 Poland 180.42 hectares compare
  4. 78 Greece 131.46 hectares compare
  5. 79 Dominican Republic 124.96 hectares compare
  6. 80 Togo 118.28 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is exported deforestation in Turkey?
Exported deforestation in Turkey was 162.1 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest exported deforestation recorded in Turkey?
The highest recorded value was 624.63 hectares in 2018.
What is the lowest exported deforestation recorded in Turkey?
The lowest recorded value was 140.58 hectares in 2010.
How does Turkey rank for exported deforestation?
Turkey ranks 77th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
Is exported deforestation rising or falling in Turkey?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Turkey 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.