Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment in Portugal
Portugal: Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment was 4,030 Cubic metres in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment in Portugal, 1990–2020
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Cubic metres.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 4,030 Cubic metres for intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in 2020.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and up 40.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in Portugal peaked at 19,678 Cubic metres in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2,805 Cubic metres, in 2000.
Portugal ranks 21st of 23 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Intensity of use of forest resources — Gross Increment in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Cubic metres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 19,678 Cubic metres | — |
| 1996 | 3,734 Cubic metres | -81.0% |
| 1997 | 3,734 Cubic metres | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4,425 Cubic metres | +18.5% |
| 1999 | 3,916 Cubic metres | -11.5% |
| 2000 | 2,805 Cubic metres | -28.4% |
| 2001 | 4,043 Cubic metres | +44.2% |
| 2002 | 4,285 Cubic metres | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 3,480 Cubic metres | -18.8% |
| 2004 | 3,229 Cubic metres | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 3,268 Cubic metres | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 3,278 Cubic metres | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 3,272 Cubic metres | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 3,105 Cubic metres | -5.1% |
| 2009 | 2,846 Cubic metres | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 2,872 Cubic metres | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 3,213 Cubic metres | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 3,254 Cubic metres | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 3,245 Cubic metres | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 3,371 Cubic metres | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 3,756 Cubic metres | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 3,842 Cubic metres | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 4,289 Cubic metres | +11.6% |
| 2018 | 4,159 Cubic metres | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 4,129 Cubic metres | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 4,030 Cubic metres | -2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,097 Cubic metres | 3,734 Cubic metres | 19,678 Cubic metres | 5 |
| 2000s | 3,361 Cubic metres | 2,805 Cubic metres | 4,285 Cubic metres | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,613 Cubic metres | 2,872 Cubic metres | 4,289 Cubic metres | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,030 Cubic metres | 4,030 Cubic metres | 4,030 Cubic metres | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in Portugal?
- Intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment in Portugal was 4,030 Cubic metres in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 19,678 Cubic metres in 1990.
- What is the lowest intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,805 Cubic metres in 2000.
- How does Portugal rank for intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment?
- Portugal ranks 21st out of 23 countries with data for 2020.
- Is intensity of use of forest resources — gross increment rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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