Sawnwood — Production in Zambia

Zambia: Sawnwood — Production was 245,000 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
245,000 m3
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
81st
of 235 countries
All-time high
367,000 m3
in 1994
All-time low
17,000 m3
in 1973
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sawnwood — Production in Zambia, 1961–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 78 Denmark 276,000 m3 compare
  2. 79 Costa Rica 269,118 m3 compare
  3. 80 Caribbean 264,345 m3 compare
  4. 82 United Republic of Tanzania 240,000 m3 compare
  5. 83 Afghanistan 230,000 m3 compare
  6. 84 Kazakhstan 208,600 m3 compare

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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

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