Northern Africa vs Switzerland: Recovered paper β Import quantity
Recovered paper β Import quantity over time
- Northern Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 227,452 t against 69,371 t in Northern Africa, a difference of 158,081 t.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 3.3 times Northern Africa's.
Across all 55 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa ranks 18th and Switzerland ranks 22nd of 41 regions.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19,148 t | 53,310 t | 34,162 t | Switzerland |
| 1980s | 35,371 t | 99,880 t | 64,509 t | Switzerland |
| 1990s | 40,993 t | 189,031 t | 148,038 t | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 48,843 t | 190,473 t | 141,630 t | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 38,293 t | 294,514 t | 256,221 t | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 76,822 t | 214,335 t | 137,513 t | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher recovered paper β import quantity, Northern Africa or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 227,452 t against 69,371 t in Northern Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in recovered paper β import quantity between Northern Africa and Switzerland?
- 158,081 t, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and Switzerland?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do Northern Africa and Switzerland rank globally for recovered paper β import quantity?
- Northern Africa ranks 18th and Switzerland ranks 22nd of 41 regions.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Recovered paper β Import quantity. 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