Finland vs South Africa: Switzerland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import

Finland
162 t
in 2018
South Africa
211 t
in 2018
Finland rank
48th
South Africa rank
46th

Switzerland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import over time

  • Finland
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 211 t against 162 t in Finland, a difference of 49 t.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Finland's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 20 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Finland ahead.

Finland ranks 48th and South Africa ranks 46th of 119 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 1,755 t 2,207 t 451.67 t South Africa
2000s 1,412 t 4,975 t 3,562 t South Africa
2010s 609.89 t 957.89 t 348 t South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import, Finland or South Africa?
South Africa, at 211 t against 162 t in Finland as of 2018.
What is the difference in switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import between Finland and South Africa?
49 t, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and South Africa?
20 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
How do Finland and South Africa rank globally for switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
Finland ranks 48th and South Africa ranks 46th of 119 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Switzerland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Switzerland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
128 places, 2,165 data points, 1997–2018
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