Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity was 84 m3 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in Sierra Leone, 2003–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2016, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Sierra Leone stood at 84 m3.
That represents a change of up 16.7% on the previous year and down 36.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Sierra Leone peaked at 187 m3 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 25 m3, in 2010.
Sierra Leone ranks 102nd of 195 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.
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 187 m3 | — |
| 2004 | 187 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 187 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 132 m3 | -29.4% |
| 2007 | 74 m3 | -43.9% |
| 2008 | 74 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 74 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 25 m3 | -66.2% |
| 2011 | 25 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 25 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 25 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 84 m3 | +236.0% |
| 2015 | 72 m3 | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 84 m3 | +16.7% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 84 m3 is above the median for low income countries, which is 84 m3, 1.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 84 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 67.5 m3, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 130.71 m3 | 74 m3 | 187 m3 | 7 |
| 2010s | 48.57 m3 | 25 m3 | 84 m3 | 7 |
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- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.4 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.39 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.232 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.28 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Sierra Leone?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Sierra Leone was 84 m3 in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 187 m3 in 2003.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 25 m3 in 2010.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity?
- Sierra Leone ranks 102nd out of 195 countries with data for 2016.
- Is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity. 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