Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in Zambia
Zambia: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity was 23 m3 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in Zambia, 1995–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 23 m3 for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in 2016.
That represents a change of down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Zambia peaked at 27 m3 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1 m3, in 2010.
That places Zambia 130th out of 195 countries with data for 2016, putting it 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 m3 | — |
| 1996 | 13 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 13 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 13 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 27 m3 | +107.7% |
| 2000 | 27 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 27 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 27 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 27 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 27 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 27 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 27 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 27 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 26 m3 | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 26 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1 m3 | -96.2% |
| 2011 | 1 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3 m3 | +200.0% |
| 2013 | 3 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 23 m3 | +666.7% |
| 2016 | 23 m3 | +0.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 23 m3 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 23 m3, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 23 m3 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 67.5 m3, 34% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.8 m3 | 13 m3 | 27 m3 | 5 |
| 2000s | 26.8 m3 | 26 m3 | 27 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.14 m3 | 1 m3 | 23 m3 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 127 China, Hong Kong SAR 27 m3 compare
- 128 Cayman Islands 25 m3 compare
- 129 Melanesia 24 m3 compare
- 130 Papua New Guinea 23 m3 compare
- 130 Somalia 23 m3 compare
- 133 Egypt 22 m3 compare
More environment data for Zambia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.74 % 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 3.49 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Zambia?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in Zambia was 23 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 27 m3 in 1999.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 m3 in 2010.
- How does Zambia rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity?
- Zambia ranks 130th out of 195 countries with data for 2016.
- Is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. 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 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