How does Malawi rank for sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production?

Malawi ranks 81st out of 152 countries with data for 2024.

Is sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production rising or falling in Malawi?

Over the last ten years it is down 13.0%. 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 Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Malawi

Name: Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Malawi
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Malawi: Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production was 100,000 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

100,000 m3

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

81st

of 152 countries

All-time high

150,000 m3

in 1995

All-time low

3,000 m3

in 1962

Years of data

1961–2024

Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Malawi, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

Malawi recorded 100,000 m3 for sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in 2024.

The figure is down 13.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in Malawi peaked at 150,000 m3 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3,000 m3, in 1962.

That places Malawi 81st out of 152 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.

Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Malawi, year by year

Annual values for Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production in Malawi, 1961 to 2024.
Year	m3	Change
1961	5,000 m3	—
1962	3,000 m3	-40.0%
1963	4,000 m3	+33.3%
1964	7,000 m3	+75.0%
1965	10,000 m3	+42.9%
1966	13,000 m3	+30.0%
1967	17,000 m3	+30.8%
1968	17,000 m3	+0.0%
1969	18,000 m3	+5.9%
1970	21,000 m3	+16.7%
1971	36,000 m3	+71.4%
1972	42,000 m3	+16.7%
1973	79,000 m3	+88.1%
1974	79,000 m3	+0.0%
1975	37,000 m3	-53.2%
1976	33,000 m3	-10.8%
1977	33,000 m3	+0.0%
1978	33,000 m3	+0.0%
1979	33,000 m3	+0.0%
1980	43,000 m3	+30.3%
1981	42,000 m3	-2.3%
1982	42,000 m3	+0.0%
1983	30,000 m3	-28.6%
1984	21,000 m3	-30.0%
1985	23,000 m3	+9.5%
1986	23,000 m3	+0.0%
1987	23,000 m3	+0.0%
1988	23,000 m3	+0.0%
1989	23,000 m3	+0.0%
1990	48,000 m3	+108.7%
1991	48,000 m3	+0.0%
1992	95,000 m3	+97.9%
1993	100,000 m3	+5.3%
1994	100,000 m3	+0.0%
1995	150,000 m3	+50.0%
1996	150,000 m3	+0.0%
1997	150,000 m3	+0.0%
1998	150,000 m3	+0.0%
1999	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2000	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2001	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2002	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2003	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2004	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2005	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2006	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2007	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2008	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2009	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2010	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2011	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2012	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2013	150,000 m3	+0.0%
2014	115,000 m3	-23.3%
2015	100,000 m3	-13.0%
2016	100,000 m3	+0.0%
2017	100,000 m3	+0.0%
2018	100,000 m3	+0.0%
2019	100,000 m3	+0.0%
2020	100,000 m3	+0.0%
2021	100,000 m3	+0.0%
2022	100,000 m3	+0.0%
2023	100,000 m3	+0.0%
2024	100,000 m3	+0.0%

Malawi compared with similar countries

Malawi's 100,000 m3 is above the median for low income countries, which is 92,786 m3, 1.1× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Malawi's 100,000 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 98,000 m3, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	10,444 m3	3,000 m3	18,000 m3	9
1970s	42,600 m3	21,000 m3	79,000 m3	10
1980s	29,300 m3	21,000 m3	43,000 m3	10
1990s	114,100 m3	48,000 m3	150,000 m3	10
2000s	150,000 m3	150,000 m3	150,000 m3	10
2010s	121,500 m3	100,000 m3	150,000 m3	10
2020s	100,000 m3	100,000 m3	100,000 m3	5

Countries ranked near Malawi

78 Fiji 152,000 m3 compare
79 Burundi 138,000 m3 compare
80 Colombia 111,000 m3 compare
81 Costa Rica 100,000 m3 compare
81 Haiti 100,000 m3 compare
84 Rwanda 98,000 m3 compare

See the full ranking of 181 places →

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in Malawi?: Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production in Malawi was 100,000 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production recorded in Malawi?: The highest recorded value was 150,000 m3 in 1995.
What is the lowest sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production recorded in Malawi?: The lowest recorded value was 3,000 m3 in 1962.
How does Malawi rank for sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production?: Malawi ranks 81st out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
Is sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — production rising or falling in Malawi?: Over the last ten years it is down 13.0%. 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 Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production
Unit: m3
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 181 places, 9,180 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 17 September 2026

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