What is sawlogs and veneer logs — production in Zambia?

Sawlogs and veneer logs — production in Zambia was 1.34 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 Zambia?

The highest recorded value was 1.44 million m3 in 2017.

What is the lowest sawlogs and veneer logs — production recorded in Zambia?

The lowest recorded value was 41,000 m3 in 1973.

How does Zambia rank for sawlogs and veneer logs — production?

Zambia ranks 65th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is sawlogs and veneer logs — production rising or falling in Zambia?

Over the last ten years it is up 205.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Zambia 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.

Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production in Zambia

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

Zambia: Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production was 1.34 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

1.34 million m3

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

65th

of 179 countries

All-time high

1.44 million m3

in 2017

All-time low

41,000 m3

in 1973

Years of data

1961–2024

Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production in Zambia, 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 Zambia is 1.34 million m3, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 205.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sawlogs and veneer logs — production in Zambia peaked at 1.44 million m3 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 41,000 m3, in 1973.

That places Zambia 65th out of 179 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	129,667 m3	110,000 m3	147,000 m3	9
1970s	109,200 m3	41,000 m3	142,000 m3	10
1980s	139,400 m3	133,000 m3	171,000 m3	10
1990s	404,100 m3	262,000 m3	606,000 m3	10
2000s	356,640 m3	313,000 m3	375,000 m3	10
2010s	698,100 m3	375,000 m3	1.44 million m3	10
2020s	1.34 million m3	1.34 million m3	1.34 million m3	5

Countries ranked near Zambia

62 Portugal 1.63 million m3 compare
63 Peru 1.49 million m3 compare
64 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 1.39 million m3 compare
66 Congo 1.33 million m3 compare
67 Equatorial Guinea 1.30 million m3 compare
67 Lao People's Democratic Republic 1.30 million m3 compare
67 Nepal 1.30 million m3 compare

See the full ranking of 212 places →

More environment data for Zambia

Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 952 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 292 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 128 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 86 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 52,192 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 51,634 t (2024)
Printing and writing papers — Import value 16,320 1000 USD (2024)
Printing and writing papers — Import quantity 14,215 t (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is sawlogs and veneer logs — production in Zambia?: Sawlogs and veneer logs — production in Zambia was 1.34 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 Zambia?: The highest recorded value was 1.44 million m3 in 2017.
What is the lowest sawlogs and veneer logs — production recorded in Zambia?: The lowest recorded value was 41,000 m3 in 1973.
How does Zambia rank for sawlogs and veneer logs — production?: Zambia ranks 65th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is sawlogs and veneer logs — production rising or falling in Zambia?: Over the last ten years it is up 205.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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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About this data

Indicator: Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production
Unit: m3
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 212 places, 11,805 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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