Share of deforestation that is exported in Georgia

Georgia: Share of deforestation that is exported was 10.3% in 2013. ▼ Falling

Latest (2013)
10.3%
Change on year
up 14.6%
World rank
49th
of 117 countries
All-time high
37.9%
in 2006
All-time low
8.9%
in 2011
Years of data
9
2005–2013

Share of deforestation that is exported in Georgia, 2005–2013

102030402005200920132005: 25 %2006: 37.9 %2007: 24.1 %2008: 28.6 %2009: 23.4 %2010: 11.2 %2011: 8.9 %2012: 9 %2013: 10.3 %

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

Analysis

Georgia recorded 10.3% for share of deforestation that is exported in 2013.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.6% on the previous year and down 58.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of deforestation that is exported in Georgia peaked at 37.9% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 8.9%, in 2011.

That places Georgia 49th out of 117 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 27.8% 23.4% 37.9% 5
2010s 9.8% 8.9% 11.2% 4

Countries ranked near Georgia

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  5. 51 Ecuador 9.9% compare
  6. 52 Egypt 9.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of deforestation that is exported in Georgia?
Share of deforestation that is exported in Georgia was 10.3% in 2013, according to Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of deforestation that is exported recorded in Georgia?
The highest recorded value was 37.9% in 2006.
What is the lowest share of deforestation that is exported recorded in Georgia?
The lowest recorded value was 8.9% in 2011.
How does Georgia rank for share of deforestation that is exported?
Georgia ranks 49th out of 117 countries with data for 2013.
Is share of deforestation that is exported rising or falling in Georgia?
Over the last ten years it is down 58.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Georgia 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 exported. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of deforestation that is exported
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
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The share of deforestation that is driven by the production of goods that are exported to other countries.