Imported deforestation in Namibia
Namibia: Imported deforestation was 1,843 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imported deforestation in Namibia, 2005–2023
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2023, imported deforestation in Namibia stood at 1,843 hectares.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and down 74.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imported deforestation in Namibia peaked at 14,863 hectares in 2020 and was at its lowest, 861.72 hectares, in 2005.
Namibia ranks 107th of 178 countries on this measure, 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 Namibia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 861.72 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 1,011 hectares | +17.4% |
| 2007 | 1,861 hectares | +84.0% |
| 2008 | 4,555 hectares | +144.8% |
| 2009 | 8,320 hectares | +82.7% |
| 2010 | 9,600 hectares | +15.4% |
| 2011 | 12,312 hectares | +28.3% |
| 2012 | 9,499 hectares | -22.8% |
| 2013 | 7,232 hectares | -23.9% |
| 2014 | 6,091 hectares | -15.8% |
| 2015 | 3,226 hectares | -47.0% |
| 2016 | 2,843 hectares | -11.9% |
| 2017 | 3,604 hectares | +26.8% |
| 2018 | 9,116 hectares | +152.9% |
| 2019 | 11,268 hectares | +23.6% |
| 2020 | 14,863 hectares | +31.9% |
| 2021 | 12,585 hectares | -15.3% |
| 2022 | 1,879 hectares | -85.1% |
| 2023 | 1,843 hectares | -1.9% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 1,843 hectares is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,331 hectares, 79% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 1,843 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,888 hectares, 98% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,322 hectares | 861.72 hectares | 8,320 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 7,479 hectares | 2,843 hectares | 12,312 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,792 hectares | 1,843 hectares | 14,863 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More environment data for Namibia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.99 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.14 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.319 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.979 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.32 % 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 4.07 % 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 Namibia?
- Imported deforestation in Namibia was 1,843 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imported deforestation recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 14,863 hectares in 2020.
- What is the lowest imported deforestation recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 861.72 hectares in 2005.
- How does Namibia rank for imported deforestation?
- Namibia ranks 107th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imported deforestation rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.