South Africa vs Switzerland: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Paper and

South Africa
10,960 t
in 2018
Switzerland
7,538 t
in 2018
South Africa rank
26th
Switzerland rank
28th

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Paper and over time

  • South Africa
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 10,960 t against 7,538 t in Switzerland, a difference of 3,422 t.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.5 times Switzerland's.

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

South Africa ranks 26th and Switzerland ranks 28th of 73 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Switzerland Difference Ahead
1990s 10,550 t 52,251 t 41,700 t Switzerland
2000s 267,694 t 42,811 t 224,884 t South Africa
2010s 34,180 t 10,123 t 24,057 t South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and, South Africa or Switzerland?
South Africa, at 10,960 t against 7,538 t in Switzerland as of 2018.
What is the difference in united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and between South Africa and Switzerland?
3,422 t, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
20 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and?
South Africa ranks 26th and Switzerland ranks 28th of 73 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
77 places, 1,403 data points, 1997–2018
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