Household and sanitary papers β Production in Western Europe
Western Europe: Household and sanitary papers β Production was 2.48 million t in 2024. β Volatile
Household and sanitary papers β Production in Western Europe, 1961β2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Western Europe recorded 2.48 million t for household and sanitary papers β production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and down 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, household and sanitary papers β production in Western Europe peaked at 2.87 million t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 140,000 t, in 1961.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 351,778 t | 140,000 t | 555,700 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 788,690 t | 611,300 t | 972,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.28 million t | 1.05 million t | 1.59 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.84 million t | 1.66 million t | 2.00 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.32 million t | 2.03 million t | 2.63 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.70 million t | 2.58 million t | 2.87 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.55 million t | 2.44 million t | 2.64 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Europe
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Standard Deviation 0.485 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.23 Β°C (2025)
- Roundwood β Production 151.58 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous β Production 54.56 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous β Production 97.02 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood β Export value 1.73 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood β Export quantity 14.73 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is household and sanitary papers β production in Western Europe?
- Household and sanitary papers β production in Western Europe was 2.48 million 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 Western Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 2.87 million t in 2016.
- What is the lowest household and sanitary papers β production recorded in Western Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 140,000 t in 1961.
- How does Western Europe rank for household and sanitary papers β production?
- Western Europe ranks 6th out of 10 regions with data for 2024.
- Is household and sanitary papers β production rising or falling in Western Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Europe 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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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en