Roundwood, coniferous — Production in Europe
Europe: Roundwood, coniferous — Production was 531.60 million m3 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Roundwood, coniferous — Production in Europe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for roundwood, coniferous — production in Europe is 531.60 million m3, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roundwood, coniferous — production in Europe peaked at 598.48 million m3 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 322.82 million m3, in 1996.
That places Europe 3rd out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Roundwood, coniferous — Production in Europe, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 478.50 million m3 | — |
| 1962 | 477.00 million m3 | -0.3% |
| 1963 | 480.86 million m3 | +0.8% |
| 1964 | 502.27 million m3 | +4.5% |
| 1965 | 495.25 million m3 | -1.4% |
| 1966 | 493.40 million m3 | -0.4% |
| 1967 | 508.66 million m3 | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 502.09 million m3 | -1.3% |
| 1969 | 504.96 million m3 | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 528.33 million m3 | +4.6% |
| 1971 | 533.10 million m3 | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 521.72 million m3 | -2.1% |
| 1973 | 540.00 million m3 | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 544.65 million m3 | +0.9% |
| 1975 | 531.50 million m3 | -2.4% |
| 1976 | 527.55 million m3 | -0.7% |
| 1977 | 517.68 million m3 | -1.9% |
| 1978 | 508.65 million m3 | -1.7% |
| 1979 | 515.80 million m3 | +1.4% |
| 1980 | 518.50 million m3 | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 516.00 million m3 | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 513.90 million m3 | -0.4% |
| 1983 | 517.41 million m3 | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 531.06 million m3 | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 530.16 million m3 | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 539.88 million m3 | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 550.28 million m3 | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 558.06 million m3 | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 569.07 million m3 | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 598.48 million m3 | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 500.89 million m3 | -16.3% |
| 1992 | 362.70 million m3 | -27.6% |
| 1993 | 338.75 million m3 | -6.6% |
| 1994 | 323.72 million m3 | -4.4% |
| 1995 | 350.52 million m3 | +8.3% |
| 1996 | 322.82 million m3 | -7.9% |
| 1997 | 370.10 million m3 | +14.6% |
| 1998 | 356.04 million m3 | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 368.02 million m3 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 418.50 million m3 | +13.7% |
| 2001 | 402.40 million m3 | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 410.10 million m3 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 427.49 million m3 | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 437.89 million m3 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 479.25 million m3 | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 456.25 million m3 | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 506.43 million m3 | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 436.61 million m3 | -13.8% |
| 2009 | 407.25 million m3 | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 453.43 million m3 | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 464.37 million m3 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 459.15 million m3 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 492.71 million m3 | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 508.84 million m3 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 515.70 million m3 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 529.07 million m3 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 539.41 million m3 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 587.38 million m3 | +8.9% |
| 2019 | 573.21 million m3 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 567.45 million m3 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 587.08 million m3 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 563.21 million m3 | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 522.14 million m3 | -7.3% |
| 2024 | 531.60 million m3 | +1.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Roundwood, coniferous — Production in Europe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -27.6% | 500.89 million m3 | 362.70 million m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 493.67 million m3 | 477.00 million m3 | 508.66 million m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 526.90 million m3 | 508.65 million m3 | 544.65 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 534.43 million m3 | 513.90 million m3 | 569.07 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 389.21 million m3 | 322.82 million m3 | 598.48 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 438.22 million m3 | 402.40 million m3 | 506.43 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 512.33 million m3 | 453.43 million m3 | 587.38 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 554.30 million m3 | 522.14 million m3 | 587.08 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe
- 1 United States 303.55 million m3 compare
- 2 USSR 293.80 million m3 compare
- 3 Russian Federation 159.32 million m3 compare
- 3 Russia 159.32 million m3 compare
- 5 China 92.74 million m3 compare
- 6 China, mainland 91.64 million m3 compare
More environment data for Europe
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.33 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.435 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.71 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 101.18 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 73.33 million t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 94.14 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 57.94 million t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland 49.53 kg/ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is roundwood, coniferous — production in Europe?
- Roundwood, coniferous — production in Europe was 531.60 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 598.48 million m3 in 1990.
- What is the lowest roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 322.82 million m3 in 1996.
- How does Europe rank for roundwood, coniferous — production?
- Europe ranks 3rd out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is roundwood, coniferous — production rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Europe data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Roundwood, coniferous — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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