Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity was 43,198 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 43,198 t for other paper and paperboard — import quantity in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.8% on the previous year and up 162.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 43,759 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 50 t, in 2000.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 115th of 255 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 600 t | — |
| 1962 | 500 t | -16.7% |
| 1963 | 400 t | -20.0% |
| 1964 | 200 t | -50.0% |
| 1965 | 200 t | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 200 t | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 200 t | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 300 t | +50.0% |
| 1969 | 400 t | +33.3% |
| 1970 | 400 t | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 400 t | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 400 t | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 700 t | +75.0% |
| 1974 | 300 t | -57.1% |
| 1975 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 200 t | -33.3% |
| 1982 | 300 t | +50.0% |
| 1983 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 200 t | -33.3% |
| 1986 | 300 t | +50.0% |
| 1987 | 500 t | +66.7% |
| 1988 | 300 t | -40.0% |
| 1989 | 150 t | -50.0% |
| 1990 | 1,000 t | +566.7% |
| 1991 | 1,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 118 t | -88.2% |
| 1993 | 400 t | +239.0% |
| 1994 | 300 t | -25.0% |
| 1995 | 500 t | +66.7% |
| 1996 | 500 t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2,500 t | +400.0% |
| 1998 | 100 t | -96.0% |
| 1999 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 50 t | -50.0% |
| 2001 | 2,200 t | +4300.0% |
| 2002 | 2,200 t | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2,200 t | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2,200 t | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2,200 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2,200 t | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2,200 t | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3,804 t | +72.9% |
| 2009 | 4,331 t | +13.9% |
| 2010 | 5,362 t | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 5,384 t | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 5,416 t | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 9,100 t | +68.0% |
| 2014 | 16,444 t | +80.7% |
| 2015 | 22,346 t | +35.9% |
| 2016 | 35,284 t | +57.9% |
| 2017 | 43,759 t | +24.0% |
| 2018 | 40,072 t | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 19,393 t | -51.6% |
| 2020 | 37,989 t | +95.9% |
| 2021 | 34,686 t | -8.7% |
| 2022 | 17,481 t | -49.6% |
| 2023 | 36,350 t | +107.9% |
| 2024 | 43,198 t | +18.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Lao People's Democratic Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +4300.0% | 50 t | 2,200 t |
| 1990 | +566.7% | 150 t | 1,000 t |
| 1997 | +400.0% | 500 t | 2,500 t |
| 1993 | +239.0% | 118 t | 400 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 333.33 t | 200 t | 600 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 370 t | 300 t | 700 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 285 t | 150 t | 500 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 651.8 t | 100 t | 2,500 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,358 t | 50 t | 4,331 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,256 t | 5,362 t | 43,759 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,941 t | 17,481 t | 43,198 t | 5 |
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More environment data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 0.825 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.318 °C (2025)
- Agricultural land — Area 2,201 1000 ha (2024)
- Cropland — Share in Agricultural land 72.61 % (2024)
- Cropland — Area 1,598 1000 ha (2024)
- Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area 2,874 USD_PPP/ha (2024)
- Agricultural land — Share in Land area 9.54 % (2024)
- Country area — Area 23,680 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Share in Cropland 31.3 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 43,198 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 43,759 t in 2017.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 50 t in 2000.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for other paper and paperboard — import quantity?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 115th out of 255 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — import quantity rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity. 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