Wood fuel production quantity in Madagascar
Madagascar: Wood fuel production quantity was 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
13.10 million CUM, solid volume units
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
12th
of 53 countries
All-time high
13.10 million CUM, solid volume units
in 2006
All-time low
2.18 million CUM, solid volume units
in 1961
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Wood fuel production quantity in Madagascar, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in CUM, solid volume units.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wood fuel production quantity in Madagascar is 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel production quantity in Madagascar peaked at 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units in 2006 and was at its lowest, 2.18 million CUM, solid volume units, in 1961.
Madagascar ranks 12th of 53 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 fuel production quantity in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | CUM, solid volume units | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.18 million CUM, solid volume units | — |
| 1962 | 2.24 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.8% |
| 1963 | 2.30 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 2.37 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.8% |
| 1965 | 2.43 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 2.50 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 2.57 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 2.65 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 2.72 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.8% |
| 1970 | 2.80 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 2.82 million CUM, solid volume units | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 2.88 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 2.95 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.4% |
| 1974 | 3.00 million CUM, solid volume units | +1.6% |
| 1975 | 3.06 million CUM, solid volume units | +1.9% |
| 1976 | 3.15 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 3.21 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 3.31 million CUM, solid volume units | +3.1% |
| 1979 | 3.44 million CUM, solid volume units | +4.1% |
| 1980 | 3.69 million CUM, solid volume units | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 4.02 million CUM, solid volume units | +8.8% |
| 1982 | 4.30 million CUM, solid volume units | +6.9% |
| 1983 | 4.56 million CUM, solid volume units | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 4.83 million CUM, solid volume units | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 5.12 million CUM, solid volume units | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 5.40 million CUM, solid volume units | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 5.69 million CUM, solid volume units | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 5.97 million CUM, solid volume units | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 6.26 million CUM, solid volume units | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 7.38 million CUM, solid volume units | +17.9% |
| 1991 | 7.74 million CUM, solid volume units | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 8.11 million CUM, solid volume units | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 8.50 million CUM, solid volume units | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 8.90 million CUM, solid volume units | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 9.32 million CUM, solid volume units | +4.7% |
| 1996 | 9.76 million CUM, solid volume units | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 8.84 million CUM, solid volume units | -9.5% |
| 1998 | 9.08 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 9.36 million CUM, solid volume units | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 9.64 million CUM, solid volume units | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 9.92 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 10.20 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 10.49 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 10.77 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 11.05 million CUM, solid volume units | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units | +18.5% |
| 2007 | 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units | +0.0% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units is above the median for low income countries, which is 7.22 million CUM, solid volume units, 1.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.47 million CUM, solid volume units, 2.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.44 million CUM, solid volume units | 2.18 million CUM, solid volume units | 2.72 million CUM, solid volume units | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.06 million CUM, solid volume units | 2.80 million CUM, solid volume units | 3.44 million CUM, solid volume units | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.98 million CUM, solid volume units | 3.69 million CUM, solid volume units | 6.26 million CUM, solid volume units | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.70 million CUM, solid volume units | 7.38 million CUM, solid volume units | 9.76 million CUM, solid volume units | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.45 million CUM, solid volume units | 9.64 million CUM, solid volume units | 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units | 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units | 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units | 2 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 9 Egypt 17.56 million CUM, solid volume units compare
- 10 Mozambique 16.72 million CUM, solid volume units compare
- 11 Somalia 13.96 million CUM, solid volume units compare
- 13 Burkina Faso 12.96 million CUM, solid volume units compare
- 14 Guinea 12.01 million CUM, solid volume units compare
- 15 South Africa 12.00 million CUM, solid volume units compare
More agriculture & rural data for Madagascar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.217 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 130.06 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.671 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 21.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 21.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wood fuel production quantity in Madagascar?
- Wood fuel production quantity in Madagascar was 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest wood fuel production quantity recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 13.10 million CUM, solid volume units in 2006.
- What is the lowest wood fuel production quantity recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.18 million CUM, solid volume units in 1961.
- How does Madagascar rank for wood fuel production quantity?
- Madagascar ranks 12th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is wood fuel production quantity rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Wood fuel production quantity (CUM, solid volume units). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Wood fuel refers to all roundwood used as fuel for purposes such as cooking, heating, or power production. It includes wood harvested from main stems, branches and other parts of trees. It also includes wood intended for charcoal production.