Graphic papers — Production in South America

South America: Graphic papers — Production was 2.78 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.78 million t
Change on year
down 0.9%
Rank
15th
of 31 groups
All-time high
4.27 million t
in 2007
All-time low
391,300 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Graphic papers — Production in South America, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

South America recorded 2.78 million t for graphic papers — production in 2024.

That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and down 27.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, graphic papers — production in South America peaked at 4.27 million t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 391,300 t, in 1961.

South America ranks 15th of 31 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 534,344 t 391,300 t 694,100 t 9
1970s 1.06 million t 713,800 t 1.64 million t 10
1980s 2.13 million t 1.66 million t 2.57 million t 10
1990s 3.04 million t 2.49 million t 3.54 million t 10
2000s 3.95 million t 3.56 million t 4.27 million t 10
2010s 3.81 million t 3.36 million t 4.23 million t 10
2020s 2.81 million t 2.71 million t 2.93 million t 5

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 12 Finland 2.06 million t compare
  2. 13 Sweden 1.81 million t compare
  3. 14 Austria 1.44 million t compare
  4. 15 Thailand 1.26 million t compare
  5. 16 Italy 1.26 million t compare
  6. 17 Belgium-Luxembourg 1.22 million t compare
  7. 18 Portugal 1.22 million t compare

See the full ranking of 144 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is graphic papers — production in South America?
Graphic papers — production in South America was 2.78 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest graphic papers — production recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 4.27 million t in 2007.
What is the lowest graphic papers — production recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was 391,300 t in 1961.
How does South America rank for graphic papers — production?
South America ranks 15th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is graphic papers — production rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is down 27.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Graphic papers — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Graphic papers — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
144 places, 7,064 data points, 1961–2024
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