Household and sanitary papers β€” Production in Southern Asia

Southern Asia: Household and sanitary papers β€” Production was 391,000 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
391,000 t
Change on year
up 8.9%
Rank
12th
of 25 groups
All-time high
391,000 t
in 2024
All-time low
5,500 t
in 1965
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Household and sanitary papers β€” Production in Southern Asia, 1961–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k196119922024

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 Southern Asia is 391,000 t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.9% on the previous year and up 112.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household and sanitary papers β€” production in Southern Asia peaked at 391,000 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5,500 t, in 1965.

That places Southern Asia 12th out of 25 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 9,533 t 5,500 t 21,500 t 9
1970s 39,060 t 21,000 t 52,000 t 10
1980s 21,900 t 12,000 t 52,000 t 10
1990s 38,000 t 29,000 t 52,000 t 10
2000s 113,900 t 61,000 t 186,000 t 10
2010s 200,600 t 110,000 t 255,000 t 10
2020s 331,600 t 277,000 t 391,000 t 5

Countries ranked near Southern Asia

  1. 9 Indonesia 970,712 t compare
  2. 10 Spain 925,500 t compare
  3. 11 France 827,000 t compare
  4. 12 Poland 770,000 t compare
  5. 13 Russian Federation 744,999 t compare
  6. 14 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 714,000 t compare
  7. 15 Republic of Korea 527,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 144 places β†’

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All data for Southern Asia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is household and sanitary papers β€” production in Southern Asia?
Household and sanitary papers β€” production in Southern Asia was 391,000 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 Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 391,000 t in 2024.
What is the lowest household and sanitary papers β€” production recorded in Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 5,500 t in 1965.
How does Southern Asia rank for household and sanitary papers β€” production?
Southern Asia ranks 12th out of 25 groups with data for 2024.
Is household and sanitary papers β€” production rising or falling in Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 112.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Asia 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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