Newsprint — Production in Southern Asia

Southern Asia: Newsprint — Production was 502,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
502,000 t
Change on year
down 18.6%
Rank
12th
of 30 groups
All-time high
1.48 million t
in 2012
All-time low
55,700 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Newsprint — Production in Southern Asia, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, newsprint — production in Southern Asia stood at 502,000 t.

The figure is down 18.6% on the previous year and down 66.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, newsprint — production in Southern Asia peaked at 1.48 million t in 2012 and was at its lowest, 55,700 t, in 1961.

That places Southern Asia 12th out of 30 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 64,411 t 55,700 t 75,300 t 9
1970s 75,730 t 70,000 t 86,000 t 10
1980s 238,400 t 77,000 t 370,000 t 10
1990s 404,200 t 330,000 t 550,000 t 10
2000s 894,869 t 454,000 t 1.15 million t 10
2010s 1.31 million t 859,000 t 1.48 million t 10
2020s 620,800 t 454,000 t 766,000 t 5

Countries ranked near Southern Asia

  1. 9 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 449,965 t compare
  2. 10 India 402,000 t compare
  3. 11 Republic of Korea 380,000 t compare
  4. 12 Belgium 375,000 t compare
  5. 13 Indonesia 314,491 t compare
  6. 14 Switzerland 308,770 t compare
  7. 15 France 300,000 t compare
  8. 15 Malaysia 300,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 132 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is newsprint — production in Southern Asia?
Newsprint — production in Southern Asia was 502,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest newsprint — production recorded in Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 1.48 million t in 2012.
What is the lowest newsprint — production recorded in Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 55,700 t in 1961.
How does Southern Asia rank for newsprint — production?
Southern Asia ranks 12th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
Is newsprint — production rising or falling in Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 66.1%. 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 Newsprint — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Newsprint — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
132 places, 5,826 data points, 1961–2024
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