Sawlogs and veneer logs β Production in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Sawlogs and veneer logs β Production was 9.59 million m3 in 2024. β Volatile
Sawlogs and veneer logs β Production in Eastern Africa, 1961β2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sawlogs and veneer logs β production in Eastern Africa is 9.59 million m3, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 25.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawlogs and veneer logs β production in Eastern Africa peaked at 9.59 million m3 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.45 million m3, in 1961.
Eastern Africa ranks 15th of 38 regions 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.94 million m3 | 1.45 million m3 | 2.45 million m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.21 million m3 | 1.68 million m3 | 2.96 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.23 million m3 | 1.89 million m3 | 2.44 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.39 million m3 | 2.57 million m3 | 3.99 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.31 million m3 | 3.74 million m3 | 5.44 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.57 million m3 | 5.61 million m3 | 8.98 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.28 million m3 | 8.92 million m3 | 9.59 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
More environment data for Eastern Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.28 Β°C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 Β°C (2025)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) β Share of GDP US$ 17.13 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) β Annual growth US$ 11.79 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) β Share of GDP US$ 21.2 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) β Value US$ 157,643 million USD (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous β Production 10.99 million m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel β Production 326.16 million m3 (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) β Annual growth US$ 4.47 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawlogs and veneer logs β production in Eastern Africa?
- Sawlogs and veneer logs β production in Eastern Africa was 9.59 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawlogs and veneer logs β production recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 9.59 million m3 in 2024.
- What is the lowest sawlogs and veneer logs β production recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.45 million m3 in 1961.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for sawlogs and veneer logs β production?
- Eastern Africa ranks 15th out of 38 regions with data for 2024.
- Is sawlogs and veneer logs β production rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sawlogs and veneer logs β 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