Deforestation driven by agricultural expansion and forest plantations in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Deforestation driven by agricultural expansion and forest plantations was 169.61 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Deforestation driven by agricultural expansion and forest plantations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2001–2023
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deforestation driven by agricultural expansion and forest plantations in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 169.61, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 43.4% on the previous year and down 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deforestation driven by agricultural expansion and forest plantations in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 299.66 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3.65, in 2005.
That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 96th out of 176 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deforestation driven by agricultural expansion and forest plantations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 105.3 | — |
| 2002 | 103.8 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 43.47 | -58.1% |
| 2004 | 253.08 | +482.2% |
| 2005 | 3.65 | -98.6% |
| 2006 | 4.5 | +23.3% |
| 2007 | 167.23 | +3616.2% |
| 2008 | 215.62 | +28.9% |
| 2009 | 281.86 | +30.7% |
| 2010 | 198.5 | -29.6% |
| 2011 | 129.91 | -34.6% |
| 2012 | 299.66 | +130.7% |
| 2013 | 206.49 | -31.1% |
| 2014 | 205.04 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 98.55 | -51.9% |
| 2016 | 290.75 | +195.0% |
| 2017 | 232.99 | -19.9% |
| 2018 | 259.3 | +11.3% |
| 2019 | 19.84 | -92.3% |
| 2022 | 118.25 | +496.0% |
| 2023 | 169.61 | +43.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 130.95 | 3.65 | 281.86 | 9 |
| 2010s | 194.1 | 19.84 | 299.66 | 10 |
| 2020s | 143.93 | 118.25 | 169.61 | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0436 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 452.22 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4731 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 4.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deforestation driven by agricultural expansion and forest plantations in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Deforestation driven by agricultural expansion and forest plantations in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 169.61 in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deforestation driven by agricultural expansion and forest plantations recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 299.66 in 2012.
- What is the lowest deforestation driven by agricultural expansion and forest plantations recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.65 in 2005.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for deforestation driven by agricultural expansion and forest plantations?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 96th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deforestation driven by agricultural expansion and forest plantations rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deforestation driven by agricultural expansion and forest plantations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The estimated area deforested to clear land for agricultural production or forest plantations. This is measured in hectares.