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

Uruguay ranks 112th out of 117 countries with data for 2013.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Uruguay 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 Uruguay

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

Uruguay: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption was 43.3% in 2013. ▲ Rising

Latest (2013)

43.3%

Change on year

down 15.2%

World rank

112th

of 117 countries

All-time high

51.1%

in 2012

All-time low

28.8%

in 2006

Years of data

2005–2013

Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Uruguay, 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 Uruguay stood at 43.3%.

The figure is down 15.2% on the previous year and up 10.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Uruguay peaked at 51.1% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 28.8%, in 2006.

Uruguay ranks 112th of 117 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	40.5%	28.8%	50.6%	5
2010s	47.8%	43.3%	51.1%	4

Countries ranked near Uruguay

109 Nicaragua 50.8% compare
110 Indonesia 49.2% compare
111 Thailand 48.9% compare
113 Argentina 43.3% compare
114 Malaysia 36.3% compare
115 Grenada 36.1% compare

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More environment data for Uruguay

Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 44.63 Mt CO2e (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 13.18 t CO2e/capita (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 22.96 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.1213 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.0428 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0578 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 28.5 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0117 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0191 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 5.28 Mt CO2e (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Uruguay?: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Uruguay was 43.3% 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 Uruguay?: The highest recorded value was 51.1% in 2012.
What is the lowest share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption recorded in Uruguay?: The lowest recorded value was 28.8% in 2006.
How does Uruguay rank for share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption?: Uruguay ranks 112th out of 117 countries with data for 2013.
Is share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption rising or falling in Uruguay?: Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Uruguay 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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About this data

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.