Roundwood, coniferous — Production in Malawi
Malawi: Roundwood, coniferous — Production was 108,730 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Roundwood, coniferous — Production in Malawi, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for roundwood, coniferous — production in Malawi is 108,730 m3, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roundwood, coniferous — production in Malawi peaked at 157,669 m3 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 8,999 m3, in 1962.
That places Malawi 94th out of 226 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Roundwood, coniferous — Production in Malawi, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,999 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 8,999 m3 | -18.2% |
| 1963 | 10,000 m3 | +11.1% |
| 1964 | 16,999 m3 | +70.0% |
| 1965 | 20,000 m3 | +17.7% |
| 1966 | 31,000 m3 | +55.0% |
| 1967 | 34,999 m3 | +12.9% |
| 1968 | 39,000 m3 | +11.4% |
| 1969 | 47,000 m3 | +20.5% |
| 1970 | 53,000 m3 | +12.8% |
| 1971 | 68,999 m3 | +30.2% |
| 1972 | 74,999 m3 | +8.7% |
| 1973 | 86,766 m3 | +15.7% |
| 1974 | 83,783 m3 | -3.4% |
| 1975 | 54,999 m3 | -34.4% |
| 1976 | 46,000 m3 | -16.4% |
| 1977 | 37,954 m3 | -17.5% |
| 1978 | 37,957 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 38,028 m3 | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 48,148 m3 | +26.6% |
| 1981 | 47,343 m3 | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 47,402 m3 | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 35,456 m3 | -25.2% |
| 1984 | 26,529 m3 | -25.2% |
| 1985 | 28,688 m3 | +8.1% |
| 1986 | 29,024 m3 | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 29,394 m3 | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 29,742 m3 | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 30,077 m3 | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 55,109 m3 | +83.2% |
| 1991 | 55,050 m3 | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 102,167 m3 | +85.6% |
| 1993 | 106,867 m3 | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 107,022 m3 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 156,739 m3 | +46.5% |
| 1996 | 156,609 m3 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 156,644 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 156,719 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 156,774 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 156,833 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 156,876 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 156,922 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 156,971 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 157,022 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 157,076 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 157,143 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 157,200 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 157,300 m3 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 157,361 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 157,440 m3 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 157,523 m3 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 157,609 m3 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 157,669 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 122,792 m3 | -22.1% |
| 2015 | 107,888 m3 | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 107,968 m3 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 108,052 m3 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 108,138 m3 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 108,228 m3 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 108,321 m3 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 108,418 m3 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 108,519 m3 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 108,623 m3 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 108,730 m3 | +0.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Roundwood, coniferous — Production in Malawi 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 | +85.6% | 55,050 m3 | 102,167 m3 |
| 1990 | +83.2% | 30,077 m3 | 55,109 m3 |
| 1964 | +70.0% | 10,000 m3 | 16,999 m3 |
| 1966 | +55.0% | 20,000 m3 | 31,000 m3 |
| 1995 | +46.5% | 107,022 m3 | 156,739 m3 |
| 1975 | -34.4% | 83,783 m3 | 54,999 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24,333 m3 | 8,999 m3 | 47,000 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 58,248 m3 | 37,954 m3 | 86,766 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 35,180 m3 | 26,529 m3 | 48,148 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 120,970 m3 | 55,050 m3 | 156,774 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 157,070 m3 | 156,833 m3 | 157,361 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 129,331 m3 | 107,888 m3 | 157,669 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 108,522 m3 | 108,321 m3 | 108,730 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 91 Cuba 190,000 m3 compare
- 92 Burundi 138,000 m3 compare
- 93 Georgia 127,000 m3 compare
- 95 North Macedonia 102,000 m3 compare
- 96 Madagascar 100,050 m3 compare
- 97 Costa Rica 100,000 m3 compare
More environment data for Malawi
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.9153 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.8098 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.254 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.07 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 5.3 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is roundwood, coniferous — production in Malawi?
- Roundwood, coniferous — production in Malawi was 108,730 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 157,669 m3 in 2013.
- What is the lowest roundwood, coniferous — production recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,999 m3 in 1962.
- How does Malawi rank for roundwood, coniferous — production?
- Malawi ranks 94th out of 226 countries with data for 2024.
- Is roundwood, coniferous — production rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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