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

Thailand ranks 111th out of 117 countries with data for 2013.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 38.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Thailand 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 Thailand

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

Thailand: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption was 48.9% in 2013. ▼ Falling

Latest (2013)

48.9%

Change on year

down 8.3%

World rank

111th

of 117 countries

All-time high

78.8%

in 2005

All-time low

48.9%

in 2013

Years of data

2005–2013

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

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Thailand is 48.9%, measured in 2013. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.

That represents a change of down 8.3% on the previous year and down 38.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Thailand peaked at 78.8% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 48.9%, in 2013.

Thailand ranks 111th of 117 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	73.9%	70.2%	78.8%	5
2010s	54.4%	48.9%	62.4%	4

Countries ranked near Thailand

108 Australia 52.1% compare
109 Nicaragua 50.8% compare
110 Indonesia 49.2% compare
112 Uruguay 43.3% compare
113 Argentina 43.3% compare
114 Malaysia 36.3% compare

See the full ranking of 117 places →

More environment data for Thailand

Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 422.39 Mt CO2e (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 5.89 t CO2e/capita (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 45.93 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.7074 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 6.5 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.349 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 81.08 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.5339 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.3459 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 26.65 Mt CO2e (2024)

All data for Thailand →

Frequently asked questions

What is share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Thailand?: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Thailand was 48.9% 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 Thailand?: The highest recorded value was 78.8% in 2005.
What is the lowest share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption recorded in Thailand?: The lowest recorded value was 48.9% in 2013.
How does Thailand rank for share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption?: Thailand ranks 111th out of 117 countries with data for 2013.
Is share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption rising or falling in Thailand?: Over the last ten years it is down 38.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Thailand 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.