Exported deforestation in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Exported deforestation was 183.42 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Exported deforestation in Zimbabwe, 2005–2023
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2023, exported deforestation in Zimbabwe stood at 183.42 hectares. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% on the previous year and down 92.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exported deforestation in Zimbabwe peaked at 2,704 hectares in 2012 and was at its lowest, 183.42 hectares, in 2023.
Zimbabwe ranks 75th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,528 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 1,406 hectares | -7.9% |
| 2007 | 1,612 hectares | +14.6% |
| 2008 | 2,249 hectares | +39.5% |
| 2009 | 1,906 hectares | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 2,019 hectares | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 2,459 hectares | +21.8% |
| 2012 | 2,704 hectares | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 2,328 hectares | -13.9% |
| 2014 | 1,692 hectares | -27.3% |
| 2015 | 1,063 hectares | -37.2% |
| 2016 | 1,243 hectares | +16.9% |
| 2017 | 435.94 hectares | -64.9% |
| 2018 | 611.41 hectares | +40.3% |
| 2019 | 1,201 hectares | +96.5% |
| 2020 | 616.84 hectares | -48.7% |
| 2021 | 537.9 hectares | -12.8% |
| 2022 | 192.21 hectares | -64.3% |
| 2023 | 183.42 hectares | -4.6% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 183.42 hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 183.42 hectares, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 183.42 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 578.35 hectares, 32% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,740 hectares | 1,406 hectares | 2,249 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 1,576 hectares | 435.94 hectares | 2,704 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 382.59 hectares | 183.42 hectares | 616.84 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More environment data for Zimbabwe
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 3.29 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.06 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.19 % 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 1.53 % 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 Zimbabwe?
- Exported deforestation in Zimbabwe was 183.42 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exported deforestation recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 2,704 hectares in 2012.
- What is the lowest exported deforestation recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 183.42 hectares in 2023.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for exported deforestation?
- Zimbabwe ranks 75th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exported deforestation rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.