Imported deforestation in Estonia
Estonia: Imported deforestation was 655.46 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imported deforestation in Estonia, 2005–2023
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2023, imported deforestation in Estonia stood at 655.46 hectares.
That represents a change of down 21.0% on the previous year and down 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imported deforestation in Estonia peaked at 5,135 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 532.59 hectares, in 2006.
That places Estonia 145th 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 Estonia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 856.36 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 532.59 hectares | -37.8% |
| 2007 | 848.23 hectares | +59.3% |
| 2008 | 1,071 hectares | +26.3% |
| 2009 | 1,260 hectares | +17.6% |
| 2010 | 2,097 hectares | +66.5% |
| 2011 | 1,745 hectares | -16.8% |
| 2012 | 1,721 hectares | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 1,358 hectares | -21.1% |
| 2014 | 1,720 hectares | +26.7% |
| 2015 | 1,658 hectares | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 2,186 hectares | +31.9% |
| 2017 | 5,135 hectares | +134.9% |
| 2018 | 4,291 hectares | -16.4% |
| 2019 | 3,422 hectares | -20.2% |
| 2020 | 2,823 hectares | -17.5% |
| 2021 | 1,802 hectares | -36.2% |
| 2022 | 830.19 hectares | -53.9% |
| 2023 | 655.46 hectares | -21.0% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 655.46 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,937 hectares, 22% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 655.46 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,378 hectares, 28% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 913.65 hectares | 532.59 hectares | 1,260 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 2,533 hectares | 1,358 hectares | 5,135 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,528 hectares | 655.46 hectares | 2,823 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 142 Kazakhstan 949.59 hectares compare
- 143 North Korea 774.74 hectares compare
- 144 Myanmar 752.8 hectares compare
- 146 Croatia 570.73 hectares compare
- 147 Luxembourg 555.43 hectares compare
- 148 Slovenia 520.73 hectares compare
More environment data for Estonia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.899 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.78 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -5.71 % 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 -0.0832 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imported deforestation in Estonia?
- Imported deforestation in Estonia was 655.46 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imported deforestation recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,135 hectares in 2017.
- What is the lowest imported deforestation recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 532.59 hectares in 2006.
- How does Estonia rank for imported deforestation?
- Estonia ranks 145th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imported deforestation rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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.