Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate was 42.65 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
42.65 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 221.6%
World rank
28th
of 215 countries
All-time high
97.74 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-60.3 % change on previous year
in 1972
Years of data
63
1962–2024
Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in South Africa is 42.65 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 221.6% on the previous year and up 515.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 97.74 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -60.3 % change on previous year, in 1972.
South Africa ranks 28th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | -16.73 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 11.18 % change on previous year | -166.8% |
| 1964 | 12.51 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 1965 | 15.02 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 1966 | -26.94 % change on previous year | -279.4% |
| 1967 | -7.47 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 1968 | 5.62 % change on previous year | -175.3% |
| 1969 | 51.85 % change on previous year | +822.1% |
| 1970 | 39.48 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 1971 | -20.71 % change on previous year | -152.5% |
| 1972 | -60.3 % change on previous year | +191.2% |
| 1973 | 97.74 % change on previous year | -262.1% |
| 1974 | 39.68 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
| 1975 | -53.3 % change on previous year | -234.3% |
| 1976 | 7.54 % change on previous year | -114.1% |
| 1977 | -17.52 % change on previous year | -332.5% |
| 1978 | -8.95 % change on previous year | -48.9% |
| 1979 | -17.83 % change on previous year | +99.2% |
| 1980 | 87.83 % change on previous year | -592.5% |
| 1981 | 12.63 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 1982 | -7.38 % change on previous year | -158.4% |
| 1983 | -32.92 % change on previous year | +345.9% |
| 1984 | 12.65 % change on previous year | -138.4% |
| 1985 | 15.21 % change on previous year | +20.2% |
| 1986 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -82.3% |
| 1987 | -16.06 % change on previous year | -697.8% |
| 1988 | 74.96 % change on previous year | -566.9% |
| 1989 | -51.75 % change on previous year | -169.0% |
| 1990 | 13.21 % change on previous year | -125.5% |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 68.34 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -7.88 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 1994 | 19.35 % change on previous year | -345.5% |
| 1995 | 7.46 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 1996 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -58.2% |
| 1997 | -11.96 % change on previous year | -483.4% |
| 1998 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -138.1% |
| 1999 | 9.86 % change on previous year | +116.4% |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2001 | -20.74 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | -0.0878 % change on previous year | -99.6% |
| 2003 | 62.39 % change on previous year | -71163.4% |
| 2004 | -4.08 % change on previous year | -106.5% |
| 2005 | -3.78 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 83.57 % change on previous year | -2312.7% |
| 2007 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -95.0% |
| 2008 | -1.53 % change on previous year | -136.9% |
| 2009 | 23.78 % change on previous year | -1656.2% |
| 2010 | -12.04 % change on previous year | -150.6% |
| 2011 | -5.02 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 2012 | 10.98 % change on previous year | -318.9% |
| 2013 | -5.2 % change on previous year | -147.4% |
| 2014 | -10.28 % change on previous year | +97.7% |
| 2015 | 5.45 % change on previous year | -153.0% |
| 2016 | -5.98 % change on previous year | -209.8% |
| 2017 | 25.93 % change on previous year | -533.8% |
| 2018 | 3 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 2019 | -14.58 % change on previous year | -586.1% |
| 2020 | -35.93 % change on previous year | +146.4% |
| 2021 | 31.98 % change on previous year | -189.0% |
| 2022 | 10.79 % change on previous year | -66.3% |
| 2023 | -35.09 % change on previous year | -425.3% |
| 2024 | 42.65 % change on previous year | -221.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.63 % change on previous year | -26.94 % change on previous year | 51.85 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 0.5824 % change on previous year | -60.3 % change on previous year | 97.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.79 % change on previous year | -51.75 % change on previous year | 87.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.61 % change on previous year | -11.96 % change on previous year | 68.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.37 % change on previous year | -20.74 % change on previous year | 83.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.7742 % change on previous year | -14.58 % change on previous year | 25.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.88 % change on previous year | -35.93 % change on previous year | 42.65 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 25 Turks and Caicos Islands 56.47 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Sao Tome and Principe 45.7 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Guinea-Bissau 44.11 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Uruguay 41.43 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Mongolia 39.74 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Afghanistan 35.85 % change on previous year compare
More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per capita 0.0126 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0047 t per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate 21.86 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in South Africa was 42.65 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 97.74 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -60.3 % change on previous year in 1972.
- How does South Africa rank for graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 28th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 515.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.
Computed from
- Graphic papers — Import quantity Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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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.