Eastern Africa vs Malaysia: Other paper and paperboard — Production
Other paper and paperboard — Production over time
- Eastern Africa
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 2.57 million t against 103,171 t in Eastern Africa, a difference of 2.47 million t.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 24.9 times Eastern Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 59 shared years of data; in 1966 it was Eastern Africa ahead.
Eastern Africa ranks 26th and Malaysia ranks 24th of 27 groups.
Across the 7 decades both report, Eastern Africa averaged higher in 3 and Malaysia in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Africa | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21,225 t | 3,425 t | 17,800 t | Eastern Africa |
| 1970s | 54,650 t | 20,100 t | 34,550 t | Eastern Africa |
| 1980s | 128,184 t | 70,500 t | 57,684 t | Eastern Africa |
| 1990s | 179,770 t | 449,900 t | 270,130 t | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 239,577 t | 634,400 t | 394,823 t | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 110,285 t | 1.35 million t | 1.24 million t | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 103,171 t | 1.80 million t | 1.70 million t | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher other paper and paperboard — production, Eastern Africa or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 2.57 million t against 103,171 t in Eastern Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in other paper and paperboard — production between Eastern Africa and Malaysia?
- 2.47 million t, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa and Malaysia?
- 59 years are reported by both, from 1966 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Africa and Malaysia rank globally for other paper and paperboard — production?
- Eastern Africa ranks 26th and Malaysia ranks 24th of 27 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Other paper and paperboard — 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