Imported deforestation in Chad
Chad: Imported deforestation was 1,636 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imported deforestation in Chad, 2005–2023
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.
Imported deforestation in Chad, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,400 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 1,404 hectares | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 1,440 hectares | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 1,996 hectares | +38.7% |
| 2009 | 1,613 hectares | -19.2% |
| 2010 | 1,674 hectares | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 2,074 hectares | +23.9% |
| 2012 | 1,717 hectares | -17.2% |
| 2013 | 1,187 hectares | -30.9% |
| 2014 | 734.32 hectares | -38.1% |
| 2015 | 1,381 hectares | +88.1% |
| 2016 | 743.09 hectares | -46.2% |
| 2017 | 1,304 hectares | +75.5% |
| 2018 | 2,011 hectares | +54.2% |
| 2019 | 4,822 hectares | +139.9% |
| 2020 | 3,514 hectares | -27.1% |
| 2021 | 1,866 hectares | -46.9% |
| 2022 | 1,684 hectares | -9.8% |
| 2023 | 1,636 hectares | -2.9% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 1,636 hectares is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,701 hectares, 96% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Chad's 1,636 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,888 hectares, 87% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More environment data for Chad
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -10.96 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -13.87 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.274 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.1 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.44 % 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 5 % 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 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
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.