Sawnwood — Production in Zambia
Zambia: Sawnwood — Production was 245,000 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood — Production in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sawnwood — production in Zambia is 245,000 m3, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 56.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood — production in Zambia peaked at 367,000 m3 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 17,000 m3, in 1973.
Zambia ranks 81st of 235 countries 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 47,178 m3 | 31,000 m3 | 54,000 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 37,400 m3 | 17,000 m3 | 50,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 57,100 m3 | 42,000 m3 | 101,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 200,800 m3 | 81,000 m3 | 367,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 157,000 m3 | 157,000 m3 | 157,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 161,600 m3 | 157,000 m3 | 190,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 239,000 m3 | 215,000 m3 | 245,000 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 78 Denmark 276,000 m3 compare
- 79 Costa Rica 269,118 m3 compare
- 80 Caribbean 264,345 m3 compare
- 82 United Republic of Tanzania 240,000 m3 compare
- 83 Afghanistan 230,000 m3 compare
- 84 Kazakhstan 208,600 m3 compare
More environment data for Zambia
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 952 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 292 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 128 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 86 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 52,192 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 51,634 t (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value 16,320 1000 USD (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity 14,215 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood — production in Zambia?
- Sawnwood — production in Zambia was 245,000 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood — production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 367,000 m3 in 1994.
- What is the lowest sawnwood — production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,000 m3 in 1973.
- How does Zambia rank for sawnwood — production?
- Zambia ranks 81st out of 235 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood — production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.1%. 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 — 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