Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment in New Zealand
New Zealand: Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment was 34,473 Cubic metres in 2024. ▲ Rising
Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment in New Zealand, 1990–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Cubic metres.
Analysis
The most recent figure for intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in New Zealand is 34,473 Cubic metres, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 16.3% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in New Zealand peaked at 41,586 Cubic metres in 2013 and was at its lowest, 20,123 Cubic metres, in 1990.
New Zealand ranks 10th of 23 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Cubic metres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20,123 Cubic metres | — |
| 1991 | 21,534 Cubic metres | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 22,906 Cubic metres | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 24,614 Cubic metres | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 26,240 Cubic metres | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 27,699 Cubic metres | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 28,804 Cubic metres | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 29,952 Cubic metres | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 31,016 Cubic metres | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 32,383 Cubic metres | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 33,935 Cubic metres | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 35,177 Cubic metres | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 35,897 Cubic metres | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 36,523 Cubic metres | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 37,445 Cubic metres | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 37,951 Cubic metres | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 38,530 Cubic metres | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 39,000 Cubic metres | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 38,875 Cubic metres | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 39,414 Cubic metres | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 39,708 Cubic metres | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 40,385 Cubic metres | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 40,406 Cubic metres | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 41,586 Cubic metres | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 41,369 Cubic metres | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 41,500 Cubic metres | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 37,057 Cubic metres | -10.7% |
| 2017 | 37,194 Cubic metres | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 37,400 Cubic metres | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 36,801 Cubic metres | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 37,092 Cubic metres | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 36,163 Cubic metres | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 35,875 Cubic metres | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 41,185 Cubic metres | +14.8% |
| 2024 | 34,473 Cubic metres | -16.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26,527 Cubic metres | 20,123 Cubic metres | 32,383 Cubic metres | 10 |
| 2000s | 37,275 Cubic metres | 33,935 Cubic metres | 39,414 Cubic metres | 10 |
| 2010s | 39,341 Cubic metres | 36,801 Cubic metres | 41,586 Cubic metres | 10 |
| 2020s | 36,958 Cubic metres | 34,473 Cubic metres | 41,185 Cubic metres | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in New Zealand?
- Intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in New Zealand was 34,473 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 41,586 Cubic metres in 2013.
- What is the lowest intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,123 Cubic metres in 1990.
- How does New Zealand rank for intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment?
- New Zealand ranks 10th out of 23 countries with data for 2024.
- Is intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this New Zealand 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