Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production in Namibia
Namibia: Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production was 1.69 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production in Namibia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, roundwood, non-coniferous — production in Namibia stood at 1.69 million m3.
The figure is down 13.6% on the previous year and up 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roundwood, non-coniferous — production in Namibia peaked at 2.44 million m3 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 337,082 m3, in 1961.
Namibia ranks 126th of 231 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production in Namibia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 337,082 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 345,155 m3 | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 353,422 m3 | +2.4% |
| 1964 | 361,887 m3 | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 370,555 m3 | +2.4% |
| 1966 | 379,430 m3 | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 388,518 m3 | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 397,824 m3 | +2.4% |
| 1969 | 407,352 m3 | +2.4% |
| 1970 | 417,109 m3 | +2.4% |
| 1971 | 429,234 m3 | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 440,839 m3 | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 453,167 m3 | +2.8% |
| 1974 | 461,862 m3 | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 466,220 m3 | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 478,831 m3 | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 483,704 m3 | +1.0% |
| 1978 | 498,149 m3 | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 512,351 m3 | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 528,498 m3 | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 542,988 m3 | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 560,427 m3 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 578,494 m3 | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 594,855 m3 | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 610,617 m3 | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 620,430 m3 | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 631,203 m3 | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 647,081 m3 | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 661,369 m3 | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 678,237 m3 | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 685,701 m3 | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 692,197 m3 | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 711,722 m3 | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 720,459 m3 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 730,801 m3 | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 746,881 m3 | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 762,586 m3 | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 761,370 m3 | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 767,673 m3 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 920,899 m3 | +20.0% |
| 2001 | 925,054 m3 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 907,835 m3 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 921,561 m3 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 1.10 million m3 | +19.0% |
| 2005 | 1.09 million m3 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 1.10 million m3 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 1.17 million m3 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 1.35 million m3 | +15.8% |
| 2009 | 1.36 million m3 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 1.33 million m3 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 1.27 million m3 | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 1.31 million m3 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 1.29 million m3 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 1.34 million m3 | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 1.44 million m3 | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 1.44 million m3 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 1.49 million m3 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 1.57 million m3 | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 1.84 million m3 | +17.2% |
| 2020 | 2.02 million m3 | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 2.14 million m3 | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 2.44 million m3 | +14.2% |
| 2023 | 1.96 million m3 | -19.6% |
| 2024 | 1.69 million m3 | -13.6% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 1.69 million m3 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.57 million m3, 30% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 1.69 million m3 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.66 million m3, 25% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 371,247 m3 | 337,082 m3 | 407,352 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 464,147 m3 | 417,109 m3 | 512,351 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 597,596 m3 | 528,498 m3 | 661,369 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 725,763 m3 | 678,237 m3 | 767,673 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.08 million m3 | 907,835 m3 | 1.36 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.43 million m3 | 1.27 million m3 | 1.84 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.05 million m3 | 1.69 million m3 | 2.44 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 123 Belgium 1.84 million m3 compare
- 124 Belgium-Luxembourg 1.79 million m3 compare
- 125 Equatorial Guinea 1.75 million m3 compare
- 127 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.68 million m3 compare
- 128 Cuba 1.56 million m3 compare
- 129 Norway 1.54 million m3 compare
More environment data for Namibia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.99 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.14 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.319 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.979 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.32 % 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 4.07 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is roundwood, non-coniferous — production in Namibia?
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — production in Namibia was 1.69 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest roundwood, non-coniferous — production recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.44 million m3 in 2022.
- What is the lowest roundwood, non-coniferous — production recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 337,082 m3 in 1961.
- How does Namibia rank for roundwood, non-coniferous — production?
- Namibia ranks 126th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is roundwood, non-coniferous — production rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Roundwood, non-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