Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) in Gabon
Gabon: Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) was 303.68 million FAO, current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
303.68 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
down 49.8%
World rank
4th
of 53 countries
All-time high
1.03 billion FAO, current US$
in 2007
All-time low
36.09 million FAO, current US$
in 1962
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Forest products exports in Gabon, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for forest products exports in Gabon is 303.68 million FAO, current US$, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 49.8% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, forest products exports in Gabon peaked at 1.03 billion FAO, current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 36.09 million FAO, current US$, in 1962.
That places Gabon 4th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) in Gabon, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 36.16 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 36.09 million FAO, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1963 | 39.28 million FAO, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1964 | 45.88 million FAO, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1965 | 41.83 million FAO, current US$ | -8.8% |
| 1966 | 40.82 million FAO, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1967 | 39.47 million FAO, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1968 | 41.81 million FAO, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 50.26 million FAO, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1970 | 49.37 million FAO, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1971 | 39.54 million FAO, current US$ | -19.9% |
| 1972 | 66.04 million FAO, current US$ | +67.0% |
| 1973 | 104.43 million FAO, current US$ | +58.1% |
| 1974 | 144.34 million FAO, current US$ | +38.2% |
| 1975 | 69.56 million FAO, current US$ | -51.8% |
| 1976 | 68.83 million FAO, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1977 | 105.08 million FAO, current US$ | +52.7% |
| 1978 | 110.24 million FAO, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 123.77 million FAO, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1980 | 162.56 million FAO, current US$ | +31.3% |
| 1981 | 142.05 million FAO, current US$ | -12.6% |
| 1982 | 120.89 million FAO, current US$ | -14.9% |
| 1983 | 131.34 million FAO, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 139.42 million FAO, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1985 | 108.45 million FAO, current US$ | -22.2% |
| 1986 | 157.46 million FAO, current US$ | +45.2% |
| 1987 | 127.05 million FAO, current US$ | -19.3% |
| 1988 | 139.45 million FAO, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1989 | 156.00 million FAO, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1990 | 293.66 million FAO, current US$ | +88.2% |
| 1991 | 119.56 million FAO, current US$ | -59.3% |
| 1992 | 258.63 million FAO, current US$ | +116.3% |
| 1993 | 345.32 million FAO, current US$ | +33.5% |
| 1994 | 363.23 million FAO, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 130.86 million FAO, current US$ | -64.0% |
| 1996 | 132.62 million FAO, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 178.13 million FAO, current US$ | +34.3% |
| 1998 | 296.29 million FAO, current US$ | +66.3% |
| 1999 | 344.39 million FAO, current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2000 | 332.60 million FAO, current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 347.85 million FAO, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 289.77 million FAO, current US$ | -16.7% |
| 2003 | 211.29 million FAO, current US$ | -27.1% |
| 2004 | 296.67 million FAO, current US$ | +40.4% |
| 2005 | 771.34 million FAO, current US$ | +160.0% |
| 2006 | 746.00 million FAO, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 1.03 billion FAO, current US$ | +37.4% |
| 2008 | 995.94 million FAO, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 753.05 million FAO, current US$ | -24.4% |
| 2010 | 605.00 million FAO, current US$ | -19.7% |
| 2011 | 303.68 million FAO, current US$ | -49.8% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 303.68 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 27.81 million FAO, current US$, 10.9× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 303.68 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.22 million FAO, current US$, 32.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 41.29 million FAO, current US$ | 36.09 million FAO, current US$ | 50.26 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 88.12 million FAO, current US$ | 39.54 million FAO, current US$ | 144.34 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 138.47 million FAO, current US$ | 108.45 million FAO, current US$ | 162.56 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 246.27 million FAO, current US$ | 119.56 million FAO, current US$ | 363.23 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 576.97 million FAO, current US$ | 211.29 million FAO, current US$ | 1.03 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 454.34 million FAO, current US$ | 303.68 million FAO, current US$ | 605.00 million FAO, current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 1 South Africa 1.79 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 2 Cameroon 571.11 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 3 Congo 379.80 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 5 Cote d'Ivoire 279.13 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 6 Ghana 210.94 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 7 Democratic Republic of Congo 181.95 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is forest products exports in Gabon?
- Forest products exports in Gabon was 303.68 million FAO, current US$ in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest forest products exports recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 1.03 billion FAO, current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest forest products exports recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.09 million FAO, current US$ in 1962.
- How does Gabon rank for forest products exports?
- Gabon ranks 4th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is forest products exports rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Forest products exports (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Forest products exports. Data are in current U.S. dollars.