Sawnwood — Production in Middle Africa

Middle Africa: Sawnwood — Production was 3.68 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.68 million m3
Change on year
down 0.1%
Rank
24th
of 34 groups
All-time high
3.68 million m3
in 2023
All-time low
426,000 m3
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sawnwood — Production in Middle Africa, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

In 2024, sawnwood — production in Middle Africa stood at 3.68 million m3.

That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 64.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sawnwood — production in Middle Africa peaked at 3.68 million m3 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 426,000 m3, in 1963.

Middle Africa ranks 24th of 34 groups on this measure, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 526,189 m3 426,000 m3 776,000 m3 9
1970s 819,950 m3 711,900 m3 944,300 m3 10
1980s 837,750 m3 776,400 m3 942,000 m3 10
1990s 938,590 m3 832,600 m3 1.04 million m3 10
2000s 1.35 million m3 1.15 million m3 1.58 million m3 10
2010s 2.25 million m3 1.65 million m3 2.94 million m3 10
2020s 3.39 million m3 2.88 million m3 3.68 million m3 5

Countries ranked near Middle Africa

  1. 21 Belarus 4.59 million m3 compare
  2. 22 Poland 4.20 million m3 compare
  3. 23 New Zealand 4.15 million m3 compare
  4. 24 Romania 3.90 million m3 compare
  5. 25 Australia 3.76 million m3 compare
  6. 26 Argentina 3.74 million m3 compare
  7. 27 Yugoslav SFR 3.20 million m3 compare

See the full ranking of 269 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is sawnwood — production in Middle Africa?
Sawnwood — production in Middle Africa was 3.68 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sawnwood — production recorded in Middle Africa?
The highest recorded value was 3.68 million m3 in 2023.
What is the lowest sawnwood — production recorded in Middle Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 426,000 m3 in 1963.
How does Middle Africa rank for sawnwood — production?
Middle Africa ranks 24th out of 34 groups with data for 2024.
Is sawnwood — production rising or falling in Middle Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 64.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Middle Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sawnwood — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Sawnwood — Production
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
269 places, 12,225 data points, 1961–2024
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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