How does Syria rank for share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption?

Syria ranks 50th out of 117 countries with data for 2013.

Is share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption rising or falling in Syria?

Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Syria data come from?

The figures come from Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Syria

Name: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Syria
Creator: Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Syria: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption was 94.5% in 2013. ▲ Rising

Latest (2013)

94.5%

Change on year

down 2.1%

World rank

50th

of 117 countries

All-time high

96.5%

in 2012

All-time low

82.0%

in 2006

Years of data

2005–2013

Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Syria, 2005–2013

Source: Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2013, share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Syria stood at 94.5%.

The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Syria peaked at 96.5% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 82.0%, in 2006.

That places Syria 50th out of 117 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	87.6%	82.0%	91.7%	5
2010s	93.3%	86.3%	96.5%	4

Countries ranked near Syria

47 Central African Republic 95.5% compare
48 Colombia 95.3% compare
49 Morocco 94.8% compare
51 Niger 94.4% compare
52 India 94.4% compare
53 Tunisia 94.1% compare

See the full ranking of 117 places →

More environment data for Syria

Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 47.17 Mt CO2e (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 1.91 t CO2e/capita (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 4.66 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0073 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 1.15 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0025 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 6.41 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0162 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0139 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.5633 Mt CO2e (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Syria?: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Syria was 94.5% in 2013, according to Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption recorded in Syria?: The highest recorded value was 96.5% in 2012.
What is the lowest share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption recorded in Syria?: The lowest recorded value was 82.0% in 2006.
How does Syria rank for share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption?: Syria ranks 50th out of 117 countries with data for 2013.
Is share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption rising or falling in Syria?: Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Syria data come from?: The figures come from Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption
Unit: %
Source: Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 117 places, 1,030 data points, 2005–2013
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The share of national deforestation that is driven by the production of goods that are consumed within domestic markets i.e. not exported to other countries.