Imported deforestation in Chad

Chad: Imported deforestation was 1,636 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1,636 hectares
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
120th
of 178 countries
All-time high
4,822 hectares
in 2019
All-time low
734.32 hectares
in 2014
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Imported deforestation in Chad, 2005–2023

1.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2005201420232005: 1.4k hectares2006: 1.4k hectares2007: 1.4k hectares2008: 2.0k hectares2009: 1.6k hectares2010: 1.7k hectares2011: 2.1k hectares2012: 1.7k hectares2013: 1.2k hectares2014: 734.3 hectares2015: 1.4k hectares2016: 743.1 hectares2017: 1.3k hectares2018: 2.0k hectares2019: 4.8k hectares2020: 3.5k hectares2021: 1.9k hectares2022: 1.7k hectares2023: 1.6k hectares

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for imported deforestation in Chad is 1,636 hectares, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and up 37.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, imported deforestation in Chad peaked at 4,822 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 734.32 hectares, in 2014.

That places Chad 120th 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 1,571 hectares 1,400 hectares 1,996 hectares 5
2010s 1,765 hectares 734.32 hectares 4,822 hectares 10
2020s 2,175 hectares 1,636 hectares 3,514 hectares 4

Countries ranked near Chad

  1. 117 Kyrgyzstan 1,690 hectares compare
  2. 118 Romania 1,669 hectares compare
  3. 119 Mongolia 1,653 hectares compare
  4. 121 Eritrea 1,631 hectares compare
  5. 122 Libya 1,507 hectares compare
  6. 123 Bhutan 1,430 hectares compare

See the full ranking of 178 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is imported deforestation in Chad?
Imported deforestation in Chad was 1,636 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest imported deforestation recorded in Chad?
The highest recorded value was 4,822 hectares in 2019.
What is the lowest imported deforestation recorded in Chad?
The lowest recorded value was 734.32 hectares in 2014.
How does Chad rank for imported deforestation?
Chad ranks 120th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
Is imported deforestation rising or falling in Chad?
Over the last ten years it is up 37.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chad 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

Indicator
Imported 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

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.