Imported deforestation in Moldova
Moldova: Imported deforestation was 1,408 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imported deforestation in Moldova, 2005–2023
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2023, imported deforestation in Moldova stood at 1,408 hectares.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 609.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imported deforestation in Moldova peaked at 1,448 hectares in 2022 and was at its lowest, 169.74 hectares, in 2006.
That places Moldova 125th 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 Moldova, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 205.91 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 169.74 hectares | -17.6% |
| 2007 | 189.63 hectares | +11.7% |
| 2008 | 231.25 hectares | +21.9% |
| 2009 | 190.51 hectares | -17.6% |
| 2010 | 218.26 hectares | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 214.29 hectares | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 228.7 hectares | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 198.64 hectares | -13.1% |
| 2014 | 412.73 hectares | +107.8% |
| 2015 | 174.77 hectares | -57.7% |
| 2016 | 225.87 hectares | +29.2% |
| 2017 | 183.77 hectares | -18.6% |
| 2018 | 278.93 hectares | +51.8% |
| 2019 | 205.08 hectares | -26.5% |
| 2020 | 208.26 hectares | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 228.84 hectares | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 1,448 hectares | +532.6% |
| 2023 | 1,408 hectares | -2.7% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 1,408 hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,929 hectares, 48% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 1,408 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,378 hectares, 59% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imported deforestation in Moldova changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +532.6% | 228.84 hectares | 1,448 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 197.41 hectares | 169.74 hectares | 231.25 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 234.1 hectares | 174.77 hectares | 412.73 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 823.25 hectares | 208.26 hectares | 1,448 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
More environment data for Moldova
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.0661 % 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 -0.0108 % 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 0.8634 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit of 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) 1.92 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imported deforestation in Moldova?
- Imported deforestation in Moldova was 1,408 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imported deforestation recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 1,448 hectares in 2022.
- What is the lowest imported deforestation recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 169.74 hectares in 2006.
- How does Moldova rank for imported deforestation?
- Moldova ranks 125th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imported deforestation rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 609.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova 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.