Newsprint — Production in Western Africa
Western Africa: Newsprint — Production was 10,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Newsprint — Production in Western Africa, 1986–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Western Africa recorded 10,000 t for newsprint — production in 2024.
Over the whole period, newsprint — production in Western Africa peaked at 31,000 t in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1994.
That places Western Africa 26th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 22,250 t | 16,000 t | 29,000 t | 4 |
| 1990s | 6,800 t | 0 t | 31,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,000 t | 0 t | 20,000 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 23 Thailand 100,000 t compare
- 24 Spain 98,000 t compare
- 25 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 80,000 t compare
- 26 Brazil 69,000 t compare
- 27 Serbia and Montenegro 54,000 t compare
- 28 Czechoslovakia 49,000 t compare
- 28 Slovenia 49,000 t compare
More environment data for Western Africa
- Temperature change 1.37 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 241.74 million m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 79,324 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 113,229 1000 USD (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 13.78 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 20.62 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is newsprint — production in Western Africa?
- Newsprint — production in Western Africa was 10,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest newsprint — production recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 31,000 t in 1990.
- What is the lowest newsprint — production recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1994.
- How does Western Africa rank for newsprint — production?
- Western Africa ranks 26th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Where does this Western Africa 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
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