United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Forest in South Africa

South Africa: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Forest was 9,205 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
9,205 1000 USD
Change on year
down 37.1%
World rank
35th
of 150 countries
All-time high
48,409 1000 USD
in 1998
All-time low
4,723 1000 USD
in 2015
Years of data
20
1997–2018

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Forest in South Africa, 1997–2018

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k1997200720181997: 48.3k 1000 USD1998: 48.4k 1000 USD1999: 37.5k 1000 USD2002: 18.7k 1000 USD2003: 24.6k 1000 USD2004: 24.3k 1000 USD2005: 17.7k 1000 USD2006: 18.7k 1000 USD2007: 18.2k 1000 USD2008: 18.4k 1000 USD2009: 15.3k 1000 USD2010: 14.7k 1000 USD2011: 13.5k 1000 USD2012: 7.7k 1000 USD2013: 8.9k 1000 USD2014: 12.2k 1000 USD2015: 4.7k 1000 USD2016: 11.7k 1000 USD2017: 14.6k 1000 USD2018: 9.2k 1000 USD

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2018, united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — forest in South Africa stood at 9,205 1000 USD.

That represents a change of down 37.1% on the previous year and down 49.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — forest in South Africa peaked at 48,409 1000 USD in 1998 and was at its lowest, 4,723 1000 USD, in 2015.

South Africa ranks 35th of 150 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Forest in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in South Africa, 1997 to 2018.
Year 1000 USD Change
1997 48,282 1000 USD
1998 48,409 1000 USD +0.3%
1999 37,483 1000 USD -22.6%
2002 18,747 1000 USD -50.0%
2003 24,618 1000 USD +31.3%
2004 24,251 1000 USD -1.5%
2005 17,707 1000 USD -27.0%
2006 18,735 1000 USD +5.8%
2007 18,236 1000 USD -2.7%
2008 18,389 1000 USD +0.8%
2009 15,256 1000 USD -17.0%
2010 14,650 1000 USD -4.0%
2011 13,482 1000 USD -8.0%
2012 7,710 1000 USD -42.8%
2013 8,949 1000 USD +16.1%
2014 12,229 1000 USD +36.7%
2015 4,723 1000 USD -61.4%
2016 11,748 1000 USD +148.7%
2017 14,638 1000 USD +24.6%
2018 9,205 1000 USD -37.1%

South Africa compared with similar countries

  • South Africa's 9,205 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 597 1000 USD, 15.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
  • South Africa's 9,205 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 36 1000 USD, 255.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 44,725 1000 USD 37,483 1000 USD 48,409 1000 USD 3
2000s 19,492 1000 USD 15,256 1000 USD 24,618 1000 USD 8
2010s 10,815 1000 USD 4,723 1000 USD 14,650 1000 USD 9

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 32 Malaysia 12,663 1000 USD compare
  2. 33 Pakistan 12,379 1000 USD compare
  3. 34 Kazakhstan 12,292 1000 USD compare
  4. 36 Republic of Korea 8,924 1000 USD compare
  5. 37 New Zealand 8,465 1000 USD compare
  6. 38 Israel 8,321 1000 USD compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — forest in South Africa?
United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — forest in South Africa was 9,205 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — forest recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 48,409 1000 USD in 1998.
What is the lowest united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — forest recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 4,723 1000 USD in 2015.
How does South Africa rank for united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — forest?
South Africa ranks 35th out of 150 countries with data for 2018.
Is united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — forest rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 49.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
162 places, 3,075 data points, 1997–2018
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