South Africa vs Western Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Production
Other paper and paperboard — Production over time
- South Africa
- Western Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.42 million t against 32,182 t in Western Africa, a difference of 1.39 million t.
That makes South Africa's figure about 44.2 times Western Africa's.
Across all 42 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 28th and Western Africa ranks 27th of 133 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Western Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 928,500 t | 21,400 t | 907,100 t | South Africa |
| 1990s | 1.11 million t | 4,524 t | 1.11 million t | South Africa |
| 2000s | 1.59 million t | 771.89 t | 1.59 million t | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1.62 million t | 2,029 t | 1.62 million t | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.56 million t | 61,982 t | 1.49 million t | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher other paper and paperboard — production, South Africa or Western Africa?
- South Africa, at 1.42 million t against 32,182 t in Western Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in other paper and paperboard — production between South Africa and Western Africa?
- 1.39 million t, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Western Africa?
- 42 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Western Africa rank globally for other paper and paperboard — production?
- South Africa ranks 28th and Western Africa ranks 27th 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