Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment in Korea
Korea: Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment was 33,648 Cubic metres in 2024. ▲ Rising
Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment in Korea, 1970–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Cubic metres.
Analysis
Korea recorded 33,648 Cubic metres for intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in 2024.
That represents a change of up 21.2% on the previous year and down 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in Korea peaked at 41,428 Cubic metres in 2009 and was at its lowest, 2,023 Cubic metres, in 1970.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment in Korea, year by year
| Year | Cubic metres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,023 Cubic metres | — |
| 1990 | 14,456 Cubic metres | +614.6% |
| 1995 | 13,020 Cubic metres | -9.9% |
| 2000 | 19,818 Cubic metres | +52.2% |
| 2005 | 17,316 Cubic metres | -12.6% |
| 2006 | 21,262 Cubic metres | +22.8% |
| 2008 | 37,010 Cubic metres | +74.1% |
| 2009 | 41,428 Cubic metres | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 39,400 Cubic metres | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 32,940 Cubic metres | -16.4% |
| 2013 | 34,591 Cubic metres | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 39,347 Cubic metres | +13.7% |
| 2015 | 32,098 Cubic metres | -18.4% |
| 2016 | 34,643 Cubic metres | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 31,122 Cubic metres | -10.2% |
| 2018 | 28,160 Cubic metres | -9.5% |
| 2019 | 28,282 Cubic metres | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 30,047 Cubic metres | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 27,226 Cubic metres | -9.4% |
| 2022 | 28,698 Cubic metres | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 27,751 Cubic metres | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 33,648 Cubic metres | +21.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,023 Cubic metres | 2,023 Cubic metres | 2,023 Cubic metres | 1 |
| 1990s | 13,738 Cubic metres | 13,020 Cubic metres | 14,456 Cubic metres | 2 |
| 2000s | 27,367 Cubic metres | 17,316 Cubic metres | 41,428 Cubic metres | 5 |
| 2010s | 33,398 Cubic metres | 28,160 Cubic metres | 39,400 Cubic metres | 9 |
| 2020s | 29,474 Cubic metres | 27,226 Cubic metres | 33,648 Cubic metres | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in Korea?
- Intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in Korea was 33,648 Cubic metres in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment recorded in Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 41,428 Cubic metres in 2009.
- What is the lowest intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment recorded in Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,023 Cubic metres in 1970.
- How does Korea rank for intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment?
- Korea ranks 1st out of 3 groups with data for 2024.
- Is intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset traces net changes in terms of volume in the growing stock of standing wood on forest land. Forest depletion and growth describe balances or imbalances in different types of forests. The intensity of use of forest resources reflects various forest management methods and their sustainability. These data should be read in connection with other indicators, in particular land use changes and forest quality (species diversity, forest degradation), and be complemented with data on forest management practices and protection measures. Please bear in mind that definitions and estimation methods vary for some countries. For details see: Data source(s): OECD Annual Quality Assurance (AQA) questionnaire. Contact: ENV.Stat@oecd.org Dataset release date: March, 2026 Definitions Country metadata