Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in Western Africa
Western Africa: Sawnwood, coniferous — Production was 22,700 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in Western Africa, 1973–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sawnwood, coniferous — production in Western Africa is 22,700 m3, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — production in Western Africa peaked at 64,000 m3 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0 m3, in 1997.
That places Western Africa 26th out of 45 regions 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,043 m3 | 6,000 m3 | 6,201 m3 | 7 |
| 1980s | 6,000 m3 | 6,000 m3 | 6,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,700 m3 | 0 m3 | 64,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,000 m3 | 0 m3 | 12,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,670 m3 | 13,300 m3 | 20,800 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,700 m3 | 22,700 m3 | 22,700 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
More environment data for Western Africa
- Temperature change 1.37 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 241.74 million m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 79,324 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 113,229 1000 USD (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 13.78 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 20.62 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, coniferous — production in Western Africa?
- Sawnwood, coniferous — production in Western Africa was 22,700 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — production recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 64,000 m3 in 1994.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — production recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 m3 in 1997.
- How does Western Africa rank for sawnwood, coniferous — production?
- Western Africa ranks 26th out of 45 regions with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, coniferous — production rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa 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