Newsprint — Import value, annual growth rate in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Newsprint — Import value, annual growth rate was 52 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
52 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 189.2%
Rank
2nd
of 28 groups
All-time high
421.85 % change on previous year
in 1992
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1986
Years of data
55
1962–2024

Newsprint — Import value, annual growth rate in Southern Africa, 1962–2024

-2000200400196219932024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Southern Africa recorded 52 % change on previous year for newsprint — import value, annual growth rate in 2024.

The figure is up 189.2% on the previous year and up 474.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, newsprint — import value, annual growth rate in Southern Africa peaked at 421.85 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1986.

That places Southern Africa 2nd out of 28 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Newsprint — Import value, annual growth rate in Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Newsprint — Import value, annual growth rate in Southern Africa, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 -29.1 % change on previous year
1963 -1.2 % change on previous year -95.9%
1964 51.45 % change on previous year -4400.1%
1965 -22.63 % change on previous year -144.0%
1966 -62.82 % change on previous year +177.6%
1967 -63.06 % change on previous year +0.4%
1968 59.8 % change on previous year -194.8%
1969 228 % change on previous year +281.3%
1970 31.77 % change on previous year -86.1%
1971 -38.83 % change on previous year -222.2%
1972 -67.52 % change on previous year +73.9%
1973 -4.98 % change on previous year -92.6%
1974 84.43 % change on previous year -1796.0%
1975 -94.89 % change on previous year -212.4%
1982 -19.52 % change on previous year -79.4%
1983 -71.01 % change on previous year +263.7%
1984 187.75 % change on previous year -364.4%
1985 -44.68 % change on previous year -123.8%
1986 -100 % change on previous year +123.8%
1989 3.73 % change on previous year -103.7%
1990 -71.46 % change on previous year -2015.2%
1991 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1992 421.85 % change on previous year
1993 -5.64 % change on previous year -101.3%
1994 337.54 % change on previous year -6089.0%
1995 19.66 % change on previous year -94.2%
1996 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1997 -39.44 % change on previous year
1998 -7.21 % change on previous year -81.7%
1999 -71.11 % change on previous year +886.0%
2000 72.69 % change on previous year -202.2%
2001 -34.77 % change on previous year -147.8%
2002 71.48 % change on previous year -305.6%
2003 290.33 % change on previous year +306.2%
2004 67.06 % change on previous year -76.9%
2005 6.22 % change on previous year -90.7%
2006 121.51 % change on previous year +1854.4%
2007 7.02 % change on previous year -94.2%
2008 -80.46 % change on previous year -1246.2%
2009 359.9 % change on previous year -547.3%
2010 35.06 % change on previous year -90.3%
2011 4.54 % change on previous year -87.0%
2012 -27.08 % change on previous year -696.2%
2013 36.57 % change on previous year -235.0%
2014 -13.88 % change on previous year -138.0%
2015 29.48 % change on previous year -312.4%
2016 -47.12 % change on previous year -259.8%
2017 190.78 % change on previous year -504.9%
2018 30.99 % change on previous year -83.8%
2019 -29.4 % change on previous year -194.9%
2020 -52.44 % change on previous year +78.4%
2021 47.75 % change on previous year -191.0%
2022 73.78 % change on previous year +54.5%
2023 -58.27 % change on previous year -179.0%
2024 52 % change on previous year -189.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 20.06 % change on previous year -63.06 % change on previous year 228 % change on previous year 8
1970s -15 % change on previous year -94.89 % change on previous year 84.43 % change on previous year 6
1980s -7.29 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 187.75 % change on previous year 6
1990s 58.42 % change on previous year -71.46 % change on previous year 421.85 % change on previous year 10
2000s 88.1 % change on previous year -80.46 % change on previous year 359.9 % change on previous year 10
2010s 20.99 % change on previous year -47.12 % change on previous year 190.78 % change on previous year 10
2020s 12.56 % change on previous year -58.27 % change on previous year 73.78 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 1 Niger 570.46 % change on previous year compare
  2. 2 Belarus 400 % change on previous year compare
  3. 3 Bhutan 355 % change on previous year compare
  4. 4 Andorra 300 % change on previous year compare
  5. 5 Nicaragua 284.52 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 253 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is newsprint — import value, annual growth rate in Southern Africa?
Newsprint — import value, annual growth rate in Southern Africa was 52 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest newsprint — import value, annual growth rate recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 421.85 % change on previous year in 1992.
What is the lowest newsprint — import value, annual growth rate recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1986.
How does Southern Africa rank for newsprint — import value, annual growth rate?
Southern Africa ranks 2nd out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
Is newsprint — import value, annual growth rate rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 474.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Newsprint — Import value, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Newsprint — Import value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Newsprint — Import value, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
253 places, 11,411 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Newsprint — Import value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.