China vs Iran (Islamic Republic of): Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production over time
- China
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
How they compare
China currently reports 10.80 million t against 251,000 t in Iran (Islamic Republic of), a difference of 10.55 million t.
That makes China's figure about 43.0 times Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s.
Across all 36 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 2nd of 114 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.51 million t | 78,000 t | 2.43 million t | China |
| 1990s | 3.70 million t | 134,400 t | 3.56 million t | China |
| 2000s | 2.15 million t | 238,300 t | 1.91 million t | China |
| 2010s | 4.82 million t | 245,600 t | 4.57 million t | China |
| 2020s | 9.02 million t | 251,000 t | 8.76 million t | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production, China or Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- China, at 10.80 million t against 251,000 t in Iran (Islamic Republic of) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production between China and Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- 10.55 million t, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2024.
- How do China and Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank globally for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production?
- China ranks 1st and Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 2nd of 114 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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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