Imported deforestation in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Imported deforestation was 1,012 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imported deforestation in Central African Republic, 2005–2023
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 1,012 hectares for imported deforestation in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 233.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imported deforestation in Central African Republic peaked at 1,368 hectares in 2018 and was at its lowest, 90.59 hectares, in 2005.
That places Central African Republic 138th out of 178 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imported deforestation in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 90.59 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 174.1 hectares | +92.2% |
| 2007 | 289.19 hectares | +66.1% |
| 2008 | 318.09 hectares | +10.0% |
| 2009 | 514.76 hectares | +61.8% |
| 2010 | 538.06 hectares | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 580.75 hectares | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 436.81 hectares | -24.8% |
| 2013 | 304.01 hectares | -30.4% |
| 2014 | 413.87 hectares | +36.1% |
| 2015 | 577.63 hectares | +39.6% |
| 2016 | 1,015 hectares | +75.6% |
| 2017 | 1,047 hectares | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 1,368 hectares | +30.6% |
| 2019 | 836.44 hectares | -38.9% |
| 2020 | 800.58 hectares | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 957.36 hectares | +19.6% |
| 2022 | 982.34 hectares | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 1,012 hectares | +3.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 1,012 hectares is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,701 hectares, 60% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 1,012 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,888 hectares, 54% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 277.35 hectares | 90.59 hectares | 514.76 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 711.7 hectares | 304.01 hectares | 1,368 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 938.14 hectares | 800.58 hectares | 1,012 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More environment data for Central African Republic
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -17.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -17.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.3 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 5.22 % 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 1.2 % 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 imported deforestation in Central African Republic?
- Imported deforestation in Central African Republic was 1,012 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imported deforestation recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1,368 hectares in 2018.
- What is the lowest imported deforestation recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 90.59 hectares in 2005.
- How does Central African Republic rank for imported deforestation?
- Central African Republic ranks 138th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imported deforestation rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 233.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Imported deforestation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imported deforestation is the amount of deforestation in other countries that is driven by the production of food and forestry products that are imported. This is measured in hectares.