Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate was -8.4 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-8.4 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 142.5%
Rank
17th
of 21 regions
All-time high
82.22 % change on previous year
in 1964
All-time low
-32.29 % change on previous year
in 1989
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1962–2024

-250255075196219932024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) recorded -8.4 % change on previous year for graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in 2024.

That represents a change of down 142.5% on the previous year and down 130.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 82.22 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, -32.29 % change on previous year, in 1989.

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 17th of 21 regions on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year

Annual values for Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 16.67 % change on previous year
1963 11.26 % change on previous year -32.4%
1964 82.22 % change on previous year +630.0%
1965 -8.13 % change on previous year -109.9%
1966 -27.43 % change on previous year +237.4%
1967 -2.24 % change on previous year -91.9%
1968 24.53 % change on previous year -1197.3%
1969 19.37 % change on previous year -21.1%
1970 -6.15 % change on previous year -131.8%
1971 7.45 % change on previous year -221.1%
1972 -13.87 % change on previous year -286.1%
1973 1.92 % change on previous year -113.8%
1974 -3.93 % change on previous year -305.3%
1975 6.09 % change on previous year -254.7%
1976 -3.88 % change on previous year -163.7%
1977 14.21 % change on previous year -466.6%
1978 -7.56 % change on previous year -153.2%
1979 4.19 % change on previous year -155.4%
1980 8.94 % change on previous year +113.7%
1981 14.54 % change on previous year +62.5%
1982 -0.9401 % change on previous year -106.5%
1983 -8.3 % change on previous year +783.3%
1984 3.62 % change on previous year -143.6%
1985 -4.57 % change on previous year -226.0%
1986 -8.45 % change on previous year +85.1%
1987 -2.91 % change on previous year -65.6%
1988 26.25 % change on previous year -1003.1%
1989 -32.29 % change on previous year -223.0%
1990 -5.95 % change on previous year -81.6%
1991 8.38 % change on previous year -240.9%
1992 23.09 % change on previous year +175.4%
1993 5.86 % change on previous year -74.6%
1994 32.48 % change on previous year +454.2%
1995 -18.84 % change on previous year -158.0%
1996 47.83 % change on previous year -353.9%
1997 43.55 % change on previous year -8.9%
1998 16.76 % change on previous year -61.5%
1999 41.65 % change on previous year +148.5%
2000 -18.8 % change on previous year -145.2%
2001 15.16 % change on previous year -180.6%
2002 -18.14 % change on previous year -219.7%
2003 23.07 % change on previous year -227.2%
2004 36.2 % change on previous year +56.9%
2005 2.36 % change on previous year -93.5%
2006 18.67 % change on previous year +690.5%
2007 2.35 % change on previous year -87.4%
2008 -4.33 % change on previous year -283.9%
2009 26.78 % change on previous year -719.2%
2010 12.61 % change on previous year -52.9%
2011 8.89 % change on previous year -29.5%
2012 11.76 % change on previous year +32.3%
2013 -0.0244 % change on previous year -100.2%
2014 27.95 % change on previous year -114878.7%
2015 -12.82 % change on previous year -145.9%
2016 19.14 % change on previous year -249.3%
2017 5.48 % change on previous year -71.4%
2018 -7.9 % change on previous year -244.3%
2019 5.65 % change on previous year -171.5%
2020 -25.32 % change on previous year -548.0%
2021 -12.27 % change on previous year -51.5%
2022 -2.37 % change on previous year -80.7%
2023 19.79 % change on previous year -934.5%
2024 -8.4 % change on previous year -142.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 14.53 % change on previous year -27.43 % change on previous year 82.22 % change on previous year 8
1970s -0.154 % change on previous year -13.87 % change on previous year 14.21 % change on previous year 10
1980s -0.4106 % change on previous year -32.29 % change on previous year 26.25 % change on previous year 10
1990s 19.48 % change on previous year -18.84 % change on previous year 47.83 % change on previous year 10
2000s 8.33 % change on previous year -18.8 % change on previous year 36.2 % change on previous year 10
2010s 7.07 % change on previous year -12.82 % change on previous year 27.95 % change on previous year 10
2020s -5.71 % change on previous year -25.32 % change on previous year 19.79 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 14 Cook Islands 96.77 % change on previous year compare
  2. 15 Djibouti 91.66 % change on previous year compare
  3. 16 Ghana 90.98 % change on previous year compare
  4. 17 Niger 82.8 % change on previous year compare
  5. 18 Dominica 73.42 % change on previous year compare
  6. 19 Saint Kitts and Nevis 63.33 % change on previous year compare
  7. 20 Falkland Islands (Malvinas) 62.5 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was -8.4 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 82.22 % change on previous year in 1964.
What is the lowest graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was -32.29 % change on previous year in 1989.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 17th out of 21 regions with data for 2024.
Is graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is down 130.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Graphic papers — Import quantity. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
264 places, 12,641 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Graphic papers — Import quantity. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.