Imported deforestation in Uganda
Uganda: Imported deforestation was 3,588 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imported deforestation in Uganda, 2005–2023
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2023, imported deforestation in Uganda stood at 3,588 hectares.
The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and down 9.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imported deforestation in Uganda peaked at 12,102 hectares in 2012 and was at its lowest, 609.53 hectares, in 2005.
Uganda ranks 63rd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,725 hectares | 609.53 hectares | 4,100 hectares | 5 |
| 2010s | 4,739 hectares | 2,389 hectares | 12,102 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,014 hectares | 3,588 hectares | 4,848 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More environment data for Uganda
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 57.3 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 1.15 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 20.51 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 3.96 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 9.27 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.2833 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 38.19 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0052 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0269 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 4.15 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imported deforestation in Uganda?
- Imported deforestation in Uganda was 3,588 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imported deforestation recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 12,102 hectares in 2012.
- What is the lowest imported deforestation recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 609.53 hectares in 2005.
- How does Uganda rank for imported deforestation?
- Uganda ranks 63rd out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imported deforestation rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.