Malaysia vs Northern Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Production
Other paper and paperboard — Production over time
- Malaysia
- Northern Africa
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 2.57 million t against 888,500 t in Northern Africa, a difference of 1.68 million t.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 2.9 times Northern Africa's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 59 shared years of data; in 1966 it was Northern Africa ahead.
Malaysia ranks 24th and Northern Africa ranks 22nd of 133 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 3 and Northern Africa in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Northern Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,425 t | 146,625 t | 143,200 t | Northern Africa |
| 1970s | 20,100 t | 155,390 t | 135,290 t | Northern Africa |
| 1980s | 70,500 t | 345,340 t | 274,840 t | Northern Africa |
| 1990s | 449,900 t | 430,510 t | 19,390 t | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 634,400 t | 643,070 t | 8,670 t | Northern Africa |
| 2010s | 1.35 million t | 795,600 t | 558,800 t | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 1.80 million t | 878,500 t | 923,500 t | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher other paper and paperboard — production, Malaysia or Northern Africa?
- Malaysia, at 2.57 million t against 888,500 t in Northern Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in other paper and paperboard — production between Malaysia and Northern Africa?
- 1.68 million t, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Northern Africa?
- 59 years are reported by both, from 1966 to 2024.
- How do Malaysia and Northern Africa rank globally for other paper and paperboard — production?
- Malaysia ranks 24th and Northern Africa ranks 22nd of 133 countries.
- 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