Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production was 1.30 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sawlogs and veneer logs — production in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 1.30 million m3, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawlogs and veneer logs — production in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 2.40 million m3 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 14,000 m3, in 1961.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14,000 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 27,000 m3 | +92.9% |
| 1963 | 42,000 m3 | +55.6% |
| 1964 | 52,000 m3 | +23.8% |
| 1965 | 68,000 m3 | +30.8% |
| 1966 | 71,000 m3 | +4.4% |
| 1967 | 107,000 m3 | +50.7% |
| 1968 | 69,000 m3 | -35.5% |
| 1969 | 115,000 m3 | +66.7% |
| 1970 | 71,000 m3 | -38.3% |
| 1971 | 72,000 m3 | +1.4% |
| 1972 | 96,000 m3 | +33.3% |
| 1973 | 132,000 m3 | +37.5% |
| 1974 | 190,000 m3 | +43.9% |
| 1975 | 131,000 m3 | -31.1% |
| 1976 | 95,000 m3 | -27.5% |
| 1977 | 95,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 139,000 m3 | +46.3% |
| 1979 | 130,000 m3 | -6.5% |
| 1980 | 130,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 93,000 m3 | -28.5% |
| 1982 | 131,000 m3 | +40.9% |
| 1983 | 166,000 m3 | +26.7% |
| 1984 | 141,000 m3 | -15.1% |
| 1985 | 248,000 m3 | +75.9% |
| 1986 | 213,000 m3 | -14.1% |
| 1987 | 213,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 213,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 213,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 350,000 m3 | +64.3% |
| 1991 | 531,000 m3 | +51.7% |
| 1992 | 246,000 m3 | -53.7% |
| 1993 | 516,000 m3 | +109.8% |
| 1994 | 550,000 m3 | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 875,000 m3 | +59.1% |
| 1996 | 660,000 m3 | -24.6% |
| 1997 | 560,000 m3 | -15.2% |
| 1998 | 442,000 m3 | -21.1% |
| 1999 | 734,000 m3 | +66.1% |
| 2000 | 435,000 m3 | -40.7% |
| 2001 | 438,000 m3 | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 350,000 m3 | -20.1% |
| 2003 | 277,000 m3 | -20.9% |
| 2004 | 328,000 m3 | +18.4% |
| 2005 | 323,000 m3 | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 400,000 m3 | +23.8% |
| 2007 | 396,000 m3 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 448,000 m3 | +13.1% |
| 2009 | 357,000 m3 | -20.3% |
| 2010 | 900,000 m3 | +152.1% |
| 2011 | 1.50 million m3 | +66.7% |
| 2012 | 1.40 million m3 | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 2.00 million m3 | +42.9% |
| 2014 | 2.40 million m3 | +20.0% |
| 2015 | 2.10 million m3 | -12.5% |
| 2016 | 2.10 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.30 million m3 | -38.1% |
| 2018 | 1.30 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.30 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.30 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.30 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.30 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.30 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.30 million m3 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 62,778 m3 | 14,000 m3 | 115,000 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 115,100 m3 | 71,000 m3 | 190,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 176,100 m3 | 93,000 m3 | 248,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 546,400 m3 | 246,000 m3 | 875,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 375,200 m3 | 277,000 m3 | 448,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.63 million m3 | 900,000 m3 | 2.40 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.30 million m3 | 1.30 million m3 | 1.30 million m3 | 5 |
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More environment data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 0.825 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.318 °C (2025)
- Cropland — Area per capita 0.21 ha/cap (2024)
- Arable land — Share in Agricultural land 55.61 % (2024)
- Arable land — Area 1,224 1000 ha (2024)
- Inland waters — Area 600 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Area 500.22 1000 ha (2024)
- Cropland — Area 1,598 1000 ha (2024)
- Cropland — Share in Agricultural land 72.61 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawlogs and veneer logs — production in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — production in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 1.30 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawlogs and veneer logs — production recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 2.40 million m3 in 2014.
- What is the lowest sawlogs and veneer logs — production recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,000 m3 in 1961.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for sawlogs and veneer logs — production?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 9th out of 18 regions with data for 2024.
- Is sawlogs and veneer logs — production rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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