Central Asia vs South Africa: Recovered paper — Production
Recovered paper — Production over time
- Central Asia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.18 million t against 60,266 t in Central Asia, a difference of 1.12 million t.
That makes South Africa's figure about 19.6 times Central Asia's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Central Asia ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 31st of 29 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Asia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,430 t | 590,000 t | 588,570 t | South Africa |
| 2000s | 6,009 t | 889,000 t | 882,991 t | South Africa |
| 2010s | 35,041 t | 1.21 million t | 1.17 million t | South Africa |
| 2020s | 48,967 t | 1.24 million t | 1.20 million t | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher recovered paper — production, Central Asia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1.18 million t against 60,266 t in Central Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in recovered paper — production between Central Asia and South Africa?
- 1.12 million t, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Asia and South Africa?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2024.
- How do Central Asia and South Africa rank globally for recovered paper — production?
- Central Asia ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 31st of 29 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Recovered paper — 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