Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production was 148,000 m3 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production in Southern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, sawnwood, non-coniferous — production in Southern Africa stood at 148,000 m3.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — production in Southern Africa peaked at 316,765 m3 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 50,500 m3, in 1961.
Southern Africa ranks 25th of 29 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 50,500 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 68,000 m3 | +34.7% |
| 1963 | 68,500 m3 | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 62,000 m3 | -9.5% |
| 1965 | 58,500 m3 | -5.6% |
| 1966 | 79,500 m3 | +35.9% |
| 1967 | 76,000 m3 | -4.4% |
| 1968 | 83,000 m3 | +9.2% |
| 1969 | 144,500 m3 | +74.1% |
| 1970 | 153,500 m3 | +6.2% |
| 1971 | 191,500 m3 | +24.8% |
| 1972 | 158,000 m3 | -17.5% |
| 1973 | 155,500 m3 | -1.6% |
| 1974 | 168,500 m3 | +8.4% |
| 1975 | 211,500 m3 | +25.5% |
| 1976 | 210,500 m3 | -0.5% |
| 1977 | 147,000 m3 | -30.2% |
| 1978 | 152,500 m3 | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 158,000 m3 | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 176,000 m3 | +11.4% |
| 1981 | 184,500 m3 | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 237,500 m3 | +28.7% |
| 1983 | 248,500 m3 | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 263,500 m3 | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 225,500 m3 | -14.4% |
| 1986 | 240,500 m3 | +6.7% |
| 1987 | 240,500 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 250,500 m3 | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 250,500 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 202,000 m3 | -19.4% |
| 1991 | 173,000 m3 | -14.4% |
| 1992 | 179,000 m3 | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 132,000 m3 | -26.3% |
| 1994 | 134,000 m3 | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 135,000 m3 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 135,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 135,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 102,000 m3 | -24.4% |
| 1999 | 102,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 102,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 102,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 102,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 94,700 m3 | -7.2% |
| 2004 | 134,800 m3 | +42.3% |
| 2005 | 201,800 m3 | +49.7% |
| 2006 | 79,800 m3 | -60.5% |
| 2007 | 149,630 m3 | +87.5% |
| 2008 | 177,499 m3 | +18.6% |
| 2009 | 122,317 m3 | -31.1% |
| 2010 | 316,765 m3 | +159.0% |
| 2011 | 145,037 m3 | -54.2% |
| 2012 | 134,391 m3 | -7.3% |
| 2013 | 163,177 m3 | +21.4% |
| 2014 | 155,565 m3 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 168,066 m3 | +8.0% |
| 2016 | 201,758 m3 | +20.0% |
| 2017 | 182,991 m3 | -9.3% |
| 2018 | 280,317 m3 | +53.2% |
| 2019 | 280,317 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 148,000 m3 | -47.2% |
| 2021 | 148,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 148,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 148,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 148,000 m3 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 76,722 m3 | 50,500 m3 | 144,500 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 170,650 m3 | 147,000 m3 | 211,500 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 231,750 m3 | 176,000 m3 | 263,500 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 142,900 m3 | 102,000 m3 | 202,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 126,655 m3 | 79,800 m3 | 201,800 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 202,838 m3 | 134,391 m3 | 316,765 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 148,000 m3 | 148,000 m3 | 148,000 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
More environment data for Southern Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 4.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.61 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 0.892 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.282 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 427,327 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 9.63 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 35,013 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 161,260 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 17.26 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, non-coniferous — production in Southern Africa?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — production in Southern Africa was 148,000 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — production recorded in Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 316,765 m3 in 2010.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — production recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 50,500 m3 in 1961.
- How does Southern Africa rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — production?
- Southern Africa ranks 25th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — production rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Southern Africa 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