What is the highest newsprint — import quantity, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The highest recorded value was 0 t per US$ of GDP in 1961.

What is the lowest newsprint — import quantity, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 0 t per US$ of GDP in 1986.

How does South Africa rank for newsprint — import quantity, per unit of gdp?

South Africa ranks 43rd out of 175 countries with data for 2024.

Is newsprint — import quantity, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is up 159.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South Africa data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Newsprint — Import quantity, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Newsprint — Import quantity, per unit of GDP in South Africa

Name: Newsprint — Import quantity, per unit of GDP in South Africa
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

South Africa: Newsprint — Import quantity, per unit of GDP was 0 t per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0 t per US$ of GDP

Change on year

up 104.7%

World rank

43rd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0 t per US$ of GDP

in 1961

All-time low

0 t per US$ of GDP

in 1986

Years of data

1961–2024

Newsprint — Import quantity, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in t per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2024, newsprint — import quantity, per unit of gdp in South Africa stood at 0 t per US$ of GDP.

That represents a change of up 104.7% on the previous year and up 159.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, newsprint — import quantity, per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0 t per US$ of GDP in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0 t per US$ of GDP, in 1986.

That places South Africa 43rd out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Newsprint — Import quantity, per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Newsprint — Import quantity, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year	t per US$ of GDP	Change
1961	0 t per US$ of GDP	—
1962	0 t per US$ of GDP	-31.9%
1963	0 t per US$ of GDP	-9.6%
1964	0 t per US$ of GDP	+38.7%
1965	0 t per US$ of GDP	-29.8%
1966	0 t per US$ of GDP	-65.6%
1967	0 t per US$ of GDP	-65.6%
1968	0 t per US$ of GDP	+64.2%
1969	0 t per US$ of GDP	+188.3%
1970	0 t per US$ of GDP	+14.8%
1971	0 t per US$ of GDP	-42.2%
1972	0 t per US$ of GDP	-69.5%
1973	0 t per US$ of GDP	-38.0%
1974	0 t per US$ of GDP	-23.2%
1975	0 t per US$ of GDP	-96.6%
1981	0 t per US$ of GDP	-23.2%
1982	0 t per US$ of GDP	-34.9%
1983	0 t per US$ of GDP	-70.2%
1984	0 t per US$ of GDP	+353.4%
1985	0 t per US$ of GDP	-67.1%
1986	0 t per US$ of GDP	-100.0%
1987	0 t per US$ of GDP	—
1988	0 t per US$ of GDP	+4385.1%
1989	0 t per US$ of GDP	-27.1%
1990	0 t per US$ of GDP	-90.8%
1991	0 t per US$ of GDP	-6.8%
1992	0 t per US$ of GDP	+2966.8%
1993	0 t per US$ of GDP	-17.8%
1994	0 t per US$ of GDP	+276.9%
1995	0 t per US$ of GDP	-33.4%
1996	0 t per US$ of GDP	+5.2%
1997	0 t per US$ of GDP	-27.0%
1998	0 t per US$ of GDP	-14.5%
1999	0 t per US$ of GDP	-57.9%
2000	0 t per US$ of GDP	-0.2%
2001	0 t per US$ of GDP	-32.8%
2002	0 t per US$ of GDP	+127.3%
2003	0 t per US$ of GDP	+262.7%
2004	0 t per US$ of GDP	+12.1%
2005	0 t per US$ of GDP	-10.7%
2006	0 t per US$ of GDP	+92.3%
2007	0 t per US$ of GDP	-8.8%
2008	0 t per US$ of GDP	-89.5%
2009	0 t per US$ of GDP	+326.3%
2010	0 t per US$ of GDP	+23.8%
2011	0 t per US$ of GDP	-15.0%
2012	0 t per US$ of GDP	-77.7%
2013	0 t per US$ of GDP	+496.1%
2014	0 t per US$ of GDP	-16.5%
2015	0 t per US$ of GDP	+106.0%
2016	0 t per US$ of GDP	-74.4%
2017	0 t per US$ of GDP	+590.2%
2018	0 t per US$ of GDP	+7.8%
2019	0 t per US$ of GDP	-15.0%
2020	0 t per US$ of GDP	-30.5%
2021	0 t per US$ of GDP	+15.5%
2022	0 t per US$ of GDP	+15.3%
2023	0 t per US$ of GDP	-59.0%
2024	0 t per US$ of GDP	+104.7%

South Africa compared with similar countries

South Africa's 0 t per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0 t per US$ of GDP, 2.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
South Africa's 0 t per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 t per US$ of GDP, 3.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Newsprint — Import quantity, per unit of GDP in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

Year	Change	From	To
1988	+4385.1%	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP
1992	+2966.8%	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP
2017	+590.2%	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP
2013	+496.1%	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP
1984	+353.4%	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	9
1970s	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	6
1980s	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	9
1990s	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	5

Countries ranked near South Africa

40 Trinidad and Tobago 0 t per US$ of GDP compare
41 North Macedonia 0 t per US$ of GDP compare
42 Pakistan 0 t per US$ of GDP compare
44 Morocco 0 t per US$ of GDP compare
45 Jamaica 0 t per US$ of GDP compare
46 Botswana 0 t per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More environment data for South Africa

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.59 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.2953 % change on previous year (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)

All data for South Africa →

Frequently asked questions

What is newsprint — import quantity, per unit of gdp in South Africa?: Newsprint — import quantity, per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 t per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest newsprint — import quantity, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 0 t per US$ of GDP in 1961.
What is the lowest newsprint — import quantity, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0 t per US$ of GDP in 1986.
How does South Africa rank for newsprint — import quantity, per unit of gdp?: South Africa ranks 43rd out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
Is newsprint — import quantity, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is up 159.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Newsprint — Import quantity, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Newsprint — Import quantity divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Newsprint — Import quantity ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Newsprint — Import quantity Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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Indicator: Newsprint — Import quantity, per unit of GDP
Unit: t per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 176 places, 7,861 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 25 August 2026

Newsprint — Import quantity divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.