Household and sanitary papers β€” Production in Switzerland

Switzerland: Household and sanitary papers β€” Production was 71,000 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
71,000 t
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
44th
of 114 countries
All-time high
215,000 t
in 1997
All-time low
16,000 t
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024

Household and sanitary papers β€” Production in Switzerland, 1965–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k196519942024

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 Switzerland is 71,000 t, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 4.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household and sanitary papers β€” production in Switzerland peaked at 215,000 t in 1997 and was at its lowest, 16,000 t, in 1965.

That places Switzerland 44th out of 114 countries 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 17,600 t 16,000 t 19,000 t 5
1970s 43,300 t 22,000 t 61,000 t 10
1980s 101,400 t 66,000 t 146,000 t 10
1990s 136,000 t 83,000 t 215,000 t 10
2000s 92,215 t 65,741 t 107,000 t 10
2010s 66,974 t 55,648 t 77,797 t 10
2020s 71,036 t 69,955 t 72,225 t 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 41 El Salvador 85,519 t compare
  2. 43 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 82,000 t compare
  3. 45 Australia 70,000 t compare
  4. 46 Lebanon 67,000 t compare
  5. 46 Serbia 67,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 144 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is household and sanitary papers β€” production in Switzerland?
Household and sanitary papers β€” production in Switzerland was 71,000 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 Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 215,000 t in 1997.
What is the lowest household and sanitary papers β€” production recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 16,000 t in 1965.
How does Switzerland rank for household and sanitary papers β€” production?
Switzerland ranks 44th out of 114 countries with data for 2024.
Is household and sanitary papers β€” production rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland 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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