Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in Ireland
Ireland: Sawnwood, coniferous — Production was 1.01 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in Ireland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, sawnwood, coniferous — production in Ireland stood at 1.01 million m3.
That represents a change of up 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — production in Ireland peaked at 1.09 million m3 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 27,000 m3, in 1961.
That places Ireland 42nd out of 249 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in Ireland, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 27,000 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 32,000 m3 | +18.5% |
| 1963 | 28,000 m3 | -12.5% |
| 1964 | 27,400 m3 | -2.1% |
| 1965 | 30,600 m3 | +11.7% |
| 1966 | 29,400 m3 | -3.9% |
| 1967 | 31,600 m3 | +7.5% |
| 1968 | 33,600 m3 | +6.3% |
| 1969 | 35,200 m3 | +4.8% |
| 1970 | 34,000 m3 | -3.4% |
| 1971 | 39,900 m3 | +17.4% |
| 1972 | 34,200 m3 | -14.3% |
| 1973 | 33,000 m3 | -3.5% |
| 1974 | 27,300 m3 | -17.3% |
| 1975 | 30,000 m3 | +9.9% |
| 1976 | 30,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 104,000 m3 | +246.7% |
| 1978 | 114,000 m3 | +9.6% |
| 1979 | 108,000 m3 | -5.3% |
| 1980 | 134,000 m3 | +24.1% |
| 1981 | 202,000 m3 | +50.7% |
| 1982 | 224,000 m3 | +10.9% |
| 1983 | 245,000 m3 | +9.4% |
| 1984 | 285,000 m3 | +16.3% |
| 1985 | 294,000 m3 | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 294,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 294,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 294,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 350,000 m3 | +19.0% |
| 1990 | 380,000 m3 | +8.6% |
| 1991 | 380,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 560,000 m3 | +47.4% |
| 1993 | 622,000 m3 | +11.1% |
| 1994 | 699,000 m3 | +12.4% |
| 1995 | 664,000 m3 | -5.0% |
| 1996 | 670,000 m3 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 632,000 m3 | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 665,000 m3 | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 804,000 m3 | +20.9% |
| 2000 | 886,030 m3 | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 919,360 m3 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 806,680 m3 | -12.3% |
| 2003 | 996,296 m3 | +23.5% |
| 2004 | 937,279 m3 | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 1.01 million m3 | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 1.09 million m3 | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 1.09 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 696,000 m3 | -36.2% |
| 2009 | 772,000 m3 | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 772,220 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 760,344 m3 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 781,369 m3 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 823,718 m3 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 903,720 m3 | +9.7% |
| 2015 | 903,720 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 985,000 m3 | +9.0% |
| 2017 | 1.05 million m3 | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 1.01 million m3 | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 1.01 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.01 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.01 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.01 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.01 million m3 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.01 million m3 | +0.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 1.01 million m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,200 m3, 843.3× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 1.01 million m3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 613,038 m3, 1.7× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +246.7% | 30,000 m3 | 104,000 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 30,533 m3 | 27,000 m3 | 35,200 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 55,440 m3 | 27,300 m3 | 114,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 261,600 m3 | 134,000 m3 | 350,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 607,600 m3 | 380,000 m3 | 804,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 920,964 m3 | 696,000 m3 | 1.09 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 900,309 m3 | 760,344 m3 | 1.05 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.01 million m3 | 1.01 million m3 | 1.01 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More environment data for Ireland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.412 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.89 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.13 % 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 -0.0083 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, coniferous — production in Ireland?
- Sawnwood, coniferous — production in Ireland was 1.01 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — production recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.09 million m3 in 2006.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — production recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,000 m3 in 1961.
- How does Ireland rank for sawnwood, coniferous — production?
- Ireland ranks 42nd out of 249 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, coniferous — production rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sawnwood, 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