South Africa vs Sweden: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production over time
- South Africa
- Sweden
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 127,000 m3 against 100,000 m3 in Sweden, a difference of 27,000 m3.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Sweden ahead.
South Africa ranks 59th and Sweden ranks 61st of 219 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and Sweden in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 76,278 m3 | 239,611 m3 | 163,333 m3 | Sweden |
| 1970s | 170,350 m3 | 280,300 m3 | 109,950 m3 | Sweden |
| 1980s | 231,750 m3 | 226,200 m3 | 5,550 m3 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 142,900 m3 | 219,000 m3 | 76,100 m3 | Sweden |
| 2000s | 126,655 m3 | 142,200 m3 | 15,545 m3 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 176,838 m3 | 119,600 m3 | 57,238 m3 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 127,000 m3 | 100,000 m3 | 27,000 m3 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher sawnwood, non-coniferous — production, South Africa or Sweden?
- South Africa, at 127,000 m3 against 100,000 m3 in Sweden as of 2024.
- What is the difference in sawnwood, non-coniferous — production between South Africa and Sweden?
- 27,000 m3, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sweden?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Sweden rank globally for sawnwood, non-coniferous — production?
- South Africa ranks 59th and Sweden ranks 61st of 219 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Sawnwood, non-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