Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production in Kenya
Kenya: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production was 28,000 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production in Kenya, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sawnwood, non-coniferous — production in Kenya is 28,000 m3, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — production in Kenya peaked at 33,000 m3 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 1,000 m3, in 1989.
That places Kenya 121st out of 254 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, non-coniferous — Production in Kenya, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,000 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 9,000 m3 | +12.5% |
| 1963 | 10,000 m3 | +11.1% |
| 1964 | 5,000 m3 | -50.0% |
| 1965 | 7,000 m3 | +40.0% |
| 1966 | 6,000 m3 | -14.3% |
| 1967 | 4,000 m3 | -33.3% |
| 1968 | 5,000 m3 | +25.0% |
| 1969 | 5,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 9,000 m3 | +80.0% |
| 1971 | 9,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 9,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 15,000 m3 | +66.7% |
| 1974 | 18,000 m3 | +20.0% |
| 1975 | 28,000 m3 | +55.6% |
| 1976 | 26,000 m3 | -7.1% |
| 1977 | 33,000 m3 | +26.9% |
| 1978 | 15,000 m3 | -54.5% |
| 1979 | 26,000 m3 | +73.3% |
| 1980 | 26,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 26,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 22,000 m3 | -15.4% |
| 1983 | 6,000 m3 | -72.7% |
| 1984 | 5,000 m3 | -16.7% |
| 1985 | 6,000 m3 | +20.0% |
| 1986 | 5,000 m3 | -16.7% |
| 1987 | 5,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3,000 m3 | -40.0% |
| 1989 | 1,000 m3 | -66.7% |
| 1990 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 10,000 m3 | +900.0% |
| 2002 | 8,000 m3 | -20.0% |
| 2003 | 8,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 8,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 20,000 m3 | +150.0% |
| 2006 | 21,000 m3 | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 21,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 21,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 21,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 21,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 30,000 m3 | +42.9% |
| 2012 | 30,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 30,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 30,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 30,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 30,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 30,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 30,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 30,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 28,000 m3 | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 28,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 28,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 28,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 28,000 m3 | +0.0% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 28,000 m3 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 24,000 m3, 1.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 28,000 m3 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30,000 m3, 93% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,556 m3 | 4,000 m3 | 10,000 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 18,800 m3 | 9,000 m3 | 33,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,500 m3 | 1,000 m3 | 26,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,000 m3 | 1,000 m3 | 1,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,900 m3 | 1,000 m3 | 21,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 29,100 m3 | 21,000 m3 | 30,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,000 m3 | 28,000 m3 | 28,000 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 119 Denmark 29,000 m3 compare
- 120 Montenegro 28,819 m3 compare
- 121 Trinidad and Tobago 28,000 m3 compare
- 123 Panama 26,359 m3 compare
- 124 Brunei Darussalam 26,006 m3 compare
- 124 Brunei 26,006 m3 compare
More environment data for Kenya
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -8.08 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.73 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.27 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.12 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.25 % 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 2.87 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, non-coniferous — production in Kenya?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — production in Kenya was 28,000 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — production recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 33,000 m3 in 1977.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — production recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 m3 in 1989.
- How does Kenya rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — production?
- Kenya ranks 121st out of 254 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — production rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sawnwood, non-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