Wood charcoal production quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Wood charcoal production quantity was 707,669 tonnes in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Wood charcoal production quantity in South Africa, 1975–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wood charcoal production quantity in South Africa is 707,669 tonnes, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 1,626.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood charcoal production quantity in South Africa peaked at 707,669 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,000 tonnes, in 1975.
South Africa ranks 12th of 52 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wood charcoal production quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 5,000 tonnes | +400.0% |
| 1977 | 8,000 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 1978 | 13,000 tonnes | +62.5% |
| 1979 | 20,000 tonnes | +53.8% |
| 1980 | 31,000 tonnes | +55.0% |
| 1981 | 7,000 tonnes | -77.4% |
| 1982 | 17,000 tonnes | +142.9% |
| 1983 | 10,000 tonnes | -41.2% |
| 1984 | 13,000 tonnes | +30.0% |
| 1985 | 13,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 13,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 13,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 13,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 13,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 13,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 13,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 25,000 tonnes | +92.3% |
| 1993 | 35,000 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 1994 | 20,000 tonnes | -42.9% |
| 1995 | 26,000 tonnes | +30.0% |
| 1996 | 26,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 26,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 41,000 tonnes | +57.7% |
| 1999 | 41,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 41,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 41,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 41,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 200,600 tonnes | +389.3% |
| 2004 | 127,300 tonnes | -36.5% |
| 2005 | 188,900 tonnes | +48.4% |
| 2006 | 188,900 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 188,900 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 701,500 tonnes | +271.4% |
| 2009 | 703,407 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 705,363 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 707,669 tonnes | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,400 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 5 |
| 1980s | 14,300 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 31,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,600 tonnes | 13,000 tonnes | 41,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 242,251 tonnes | 41,000 tonnes | 703,407 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 706,516 tonnes | 705,363 tonnes | 707,669 tonnes | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3618 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wood charcoal production quantity in South Africa?
- Wood charcoal production quantity in South Africa was 707,669 tonnes in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest wood charcoal production quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 707,669 tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest wood charcoal production quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 tonnes in 1975.
- How does South Africa rank for wood charcoal production quantity?
- South Africa ranks 12th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is wood charcoal production quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,626.0%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Wood charcoal production quantity (tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Wood carbonized by partial combustion or application of heat from an external source. It is used as a fuel or for other uses. Figures are given in weight (MT).