Sawnwood — Production in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: Sawnwood — Production was 26.83 million m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood — Production in Southern Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sawnwood — production in Southern Asia is 26.83 million m3, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood — production in Southern Asia peaked at 29.33 million m3 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.83 million m3, in 1961.
Southern Asia ranks 12th of 30 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.
Sawnwood — Production in Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.83 million m3 | — |
| 1962 | 3.01 million m3 | +6.3% |
| 1963 | 3.15 million m3 | +4.8% |
| 1964 | 3.35 million m3 | +6.2% |
| 1965 | 3.44 million m3 | +2.7% |
| 1966 | 4.22 million m3 | +22.8% |
| 1967 | 4.59 million m3 | +8.8% |
| 1968 | 4.85 million m3 | +5.6% |
| 1969 | 5.20 million m3 | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 5.68 million m3 | +9.1% |
| 1971 | 6.08 million m3 | +7.1% |
| 1972 | 6.31 million m3 | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 6.75 million m3 | +7.1% |
| 1974 | 7.36 million m3 | +8.9% |
| 1975 | 7.88 million m3 | +7.1% |
| 1976 | 8.54 million m3 | +8.4% |
| 1977 | 9.20 million m3 | +7.7% |
| 1978 | 10.06 million m3 | +9.4% |
| 1979 | 11.04 million m3 | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 12.02 million m3 | +8.8% |
| 1981 | 13.10 million m3 | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 14.30 million m3 | +9.1% |
| 1983 | 16.09 million m3 | +12.5% |
| 1984 | 17.46 million m3 | +8.5% |
| 1985 | 18.98 million m3 | +8.7% |
| 1986 | 19.03 million m3 | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 19.06 million m3 | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 19.18 million m3 | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 19.47 million m3 | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 17.97 million m3 | -7.7% |
| 1991 | 18.04 million m3 | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 17.97 million m3 | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 18.00 million m3 | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 17.64 million m3 | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 17.75 million m3 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 17.75 million m3 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 18.05 million m3 | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 18.07 million m3 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 18.07 million m3 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 18.12 million m3 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 20.57 million m3 | +13.5% |
| 2002 | 22.88 million m3 | +11.2% |
| 2003 | 22.82 million m3 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 23.01 million m3 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 23.03 million m3 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 29.27 million m3 | +27.1% |
| 2007 | 29.31 million m3 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 29.33 million m3 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 29.33 million m3 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 28.12 million m3 | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 28.65 million m3 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 28.21 million m3 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 27.75 million m3 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 28.20 million m3 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 28.70 million m3 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 28.83 million m3 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 28.49 million m3 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 26.55 million m3 | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 26.89 million m3 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 26.71 million m3 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 27.22 million m3 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 27.29 million m3 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 26.82 million m3 | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 26.83 million m3 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.85 million m3 | 2.83 million m3 | 5.20 million m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 7.89 million m3 | 5.68 million m3 | 11.04 million m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.87 million m3 | 12.02 million m3 | 19.47 million m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.93 million m3 | 17.64 million m3 | 18.07 million m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.77 million m3 | 18.12 million m3 | 29.33 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.04 million m3 | 26.55 million m3 | 28.83 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.97 million m3 | 26.71 million m3 | 27.29 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Asia
More environment data for Southern Asia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 0.4009 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.274 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.44 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0.6607 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 15.39 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 8.45 million t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 24.03 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 18.27 million t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood — production in Southern Asia?
- Sawnwood — production in Southern Asia was 26.83 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood — production recorded in Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 29.33 million m3 in 2008.
- What is the lowest sawnwood — production recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.83 million m3 in 1961.
- How does Southern Asia rank for sawnwood — production?
- Southern Asia ranks 12th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood — production rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Asia 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
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