Melanesia vs South Africa: Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production
Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production over time
- Melanesia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5.20 million m3 against 201,750 m3 in Melanesia, a difference of 4.99 million m3.
That makes South Africa's figure about 25.8 times Melanesia's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Melanesia ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 26th of 15 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Melanesia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 73,678 m3 | 1.98 million m3 | 1.91 million m3 | South Africa |
| 1970s | 114,440 m3 | 2.92 million m3 | 2.80 million m3 | South Africa |
| 1980s | 127,870 m3 | 3.54 million m3 | 3.41 million m3 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 183,526 m3 | 4.52 million m3 | 4.33 million m3 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 158,539 m3 | 4.38 million m3 | 4.22 million m3 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 202,350 m3 | 4.00 million m3 | 3.80 million m3 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 201,750 m3 | 5.20 million m3 | 4.99 million m3 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production, Melanesia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 5.20 million m3 against 201,750 m3 in Melanesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production between Melanesia and South Africa?
- 4.99 million m3, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Melanesia and South Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Melanesia and South Africa rank globally for sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production?
- Melanesia ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 26th of 15 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en