Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in Zambia
Zambia: Sawnwood, coniferous — Production was 145,000 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 145,000 m3 for sawnwood, coniferous — production in 2024.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — production in Zambia peaked at 340,000 m3 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 500 m3, in 1961.
That places Zambia 64th out of 249 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.
Sawnwood, coniferous — Production in Zambia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 500 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 550 m3 | +10.0% |
| 1963 | 3,000 m3 | +445.5% |
| 1964 | 4,750 m3 | +58.3% |
| 1965 | 5,050 m3 | +6.3% |
| 1966 | 5,050 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 6,400 m3 | +26.7% |
| 1968 | 4,500 m3 | -29.7% |
| 1969 | 4,500 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 5,000 m3 | +11.1% |
| 1971 | 10,000 m3 | +100.0% |
| 1972 | 2,500 m3 | -75.0% |
| 1973 | 1,500 m3 | -40.0% |
| 1974 | 1,500 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 3,500 m3 | +133.3% |
| 1976 | 3,000 m3 | -14.3% |
| 1977 | 4,000 m3 | +33.3% |
| 1978 | 4,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 4,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 4,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 4,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 4,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 5,000 m3 | +25.0% |
| 1984 | 5,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 5,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 32,000 m3 | +540.0% |
| 1987 | 20,000 m3 | -37.5% |
| 1988 | 45,000 m3 | +125.0% |
| 1989 | 36,000 m3 | -20.0% |
| 1990 | 53,000 m3 | +47.2% |
| 1991 | 62,000 m3 | +17.0% |
| 1992 | 78,000 m3 | +25.8% |
| 1993 | 300,000 m3 | +284.6% |
| 1994 | 340,000 m3 | +13.3% |
| 1995 | 300,000 m3 | -11.8% |
| 1996 | 230,000 m3 | -23.3% |
| 1997 | 145,000 m3 | -37.0% |
| 1998 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 145,000 m3 | +0.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 145,000 m3 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4,500 m3, 32.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 145,000 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,000 m3, 145.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,811 m3 | 500 m3 | 6,400 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,900 m3 | 1,500 m3 | 10,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 16,000 m3 | 4,000 m3 | 45,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 179,800 m3 | 53,000 m3 | 340,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 145,000 m3 | 145,000 m3 | 145,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 145,000 m3 | 145,000 m3 | 145,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 145,000 m3 | 145,000 m3 | 145,000 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 61 Serbia and Montenegro 154,000 m3 compare
- 62 Kyrgyzstan 150,000 m3 compare
- 62 United Republic of Tanzania 150,000 m3 compare
- 65 Uganda 132,000 m3 compare
- 66 Montenegro 121,519 m3 compare
- 67 Caribbean 121,130 m3 compare
More environment data for Zambia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.74 % 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, coniferous — production in Zambia?
- Sawnwood, coniferous — production in Zambia was 145,000 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 340,000 m3 in 1994.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 500 m3 in 1961.
- How does Zambia rank for sawnwood, coniferous — production?
- Zambia ranks 64th out of 249 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, coniferous — production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. 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 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