Middle Africa vs South Africa: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production over time
- Middle Africa
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 72,156 t against 3,000 t in Middle Africa, a difference of 69,156 t.
That makes South Africa's figure about 24.1 times Middle Africa's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1989 it was South Africa ahead.
Middle Africa ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 21st of 13 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Middle Africa | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,000 t | 10,000 t | 9,000 t | South Africa |
| 1990s | 2,600 t | 41,800 t | 39,200 t | South Africa |
| 2000s | 3,000 t | 29,700 t | 26,700 t | South Africa |
| 2010s | 3,000 t | 102,108 t | 99,108 t | South Africa |
| 2020s | 3,000 t | 94,144 t | 91,144 t | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production, Middle Africa or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 72,156 t against 3,000 t in Middle Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production between Middle Africa and South Africa?
- 69,156 t, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Middle Africa and South Africa?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2024.
- How do Middle Africa and South Africa rank globally for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production?
- Middle Africa ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 21st of 13 groups.
- 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