Imported deforestation in Niger
Niger: Imported deforestation was 2,736 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imported deforestation in Niger, 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 Niger is 2,736 hectares, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and up 192.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imported deforestation in Niger peaked at 4,031 hectares in 2018 and was at its lowest, 815.08 hectares, in 2008.
Niger ranks 80th 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,244 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 944.12 hectares | -24.1% |
| 2007 | 887.38 hectares | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 815.08 hectares | -8.1% |
| 2009 | 975.63 hectares | +19.7% |
| 2010 | 950.61 hectares | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 1,271 hectares | +33.7% |
| 2012 | 1,012 hectares | -20.3% |
| 2013 | 934.39 hectares | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 1,362 hectares | +45.8% |
| 2015 | 1,582 hectares | +16.1% |
| 2016 | 1,650 hectares | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 3,359 hectares | +103.6% |
| 2018 | 4,031 hectares | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 2,747 hectares | -31.9% |
| 2020 | 1,368 hectares | -50.2% |
| 2021 | 1,956 hectares | +43.0% |
| 2022 | 2,835 hectares | +44.9% |
| 2023 | 2,736 hectares | -3.5% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 2,736 hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,701 hectares, 1.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Niger's 2,736 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,888 hectares, 1.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 973.29 hectares | 815.08 hectares | 1,244 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 1,890 hectares | 934.39 hectares | 4,031 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,224 hectares | 1,368 hectares | 2,835 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More environment data for Niger
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 4.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 1.65 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.334 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.68 % 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 2.69 % 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 Niger?
- Imported deforestation in Niger was 2,736 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imported deforestation recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 4,031 hectares in 2018.
- What is the lowest imported deforestation recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 815.08 hectares in 2008.
- How does Niger rank for imported deforestation?
- Niger ranks 80th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imported deforestation rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 192.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.