Household and sanitary papers β€” Production in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Household and sanitary papers β€” Production was 17,695 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
17,695 t
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
22nd
of 25 regions
All-time high
111,060 t
in 2006
All-time low
3,000 t
in 1981
Years of data
44
1981–2024

Household and sanitary papers β€” Production in Eastern Africa, 1981–2024

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k1981200220241981: 3.0k t1982: 3.0k t1983: 4.0k t1984: 4.0k t1985: 7.0k t1986: 7.0k t1987: 7.0k t1988: 6.4k t1989: 6.8k t1990: 6.0k t1991: 7.0k t1992: 8.0k t1993: 8.0k t1994: 5.0k t1995: 6.0k t1996: 6.0k t1997: 6.0k t1998: 6.0k t1999: 6.1k t2000: 6.1k t2001: 9.1k t2002: 10.1k t2003: 12.1k t2004: 10.1k t2005: 91.1k t2006: 111.1k t2007: 18.1k t2008: 18.1k t2009: 10.1k t2010: 17.1k t2011: 17.1k t2012: 17.1k t2013: 17.1k t2014: 17.1k t2015: 17.2k t2016: 17.2k t2017: 17.7k t2018: 17.7k t2019: 17.7k t2020: 17.7k t2021: 17.7k t2022: 17.7k t2023: 17.7k t2024: 17.7k t

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for household and sanitary papers β€” production in Eastern Africa is 17,695 t, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 3.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household and sanitary papers β€” production in Eastern Africa peaked at 111,060 t in 2006 and was at its lowest, 3,000 t, in 1981.

Eastern Africa ranks 22nd of 25 regions on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 5,356 t 3,000 t 7,000 t 9
1990s 6,412 t 5,000 t 8,000 t 10
2000s 29,562 t 6,066 t 111,060 t 10
2010s 17,272 t 17,060 t 17,695 t 10
2020s 17,695 t 17,695 t 17,695 t 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 19 South Africa 265,785 t compare
  2. 20 Portugal 209,000 t compare
  3. 21 Finland 200,000 t compare
  4. 22 China, Taiwan Province of 199,000 t compare
  5. 23 Chile 193,000 t compare
  6. 24 Saudi Arabia 192,000 t compare
  7. 25 Malaysia 190,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 144 places β†’

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All data for Eastern Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is household and sanitary papers β€” production in Eastern Africa?
Household and sanitary papers β€” production in Eastern Africa was 17,695 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest household and sanitary papers β€” production recorded in Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 111,060 t in 2006.
What is the lowest household and sanitary papers β€” production recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 3,000 t in 1981.
How does Eastern Africa rank for household and sanitary papers β€” production?
Eastern Africa ranks 22nd out of 25 regions with data for 2024.
Is household and sanitary papers β€” production rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Household and sanitary papers β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Household and sanitary papers β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
144 places, 6,149 data points, 1961–2024
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