Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate was 19 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, 1962–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka stood at 19 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 157.0% on the previous year and down 53.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka peaked at 155.82 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -48.28 % change on previous year, in 1971.
Sri Lanka ranks 35th of 219 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 16.83 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | -18.45 % change on previous year | -209.6% |
| 1964 | 59.19 % change on previous year | -420.8% |
| 1965 | -42.99 % change on previous year | -172.6% |
| 1966 | 76.61 % change on previous year | -278.2% |
| 1967 | 8.83 % change on previous year | -88.5% |
| 1968 | -22.12 % change on previous year | -350.5% |
| 1969 | 0.6844 % change on previous year | -103.1% |
| 1970 | 67.71 % change on previous year | +9793.4% |
| 1971 | -48.28 % change on previous year | -171.3% |
| 1972 | -0.8272 % change on previous year | -98.3% |
| 1973 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 7.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | -4.34 % change on previous year | -159.5% |
| 1976 | 12.49 % change on previous year | -388.0% |
| 1977 | 62.66 % change on previous year | +401.7% |
| 1978 | 47.45 % change on previous year | -24.3% |
| 1979 | -15.22 % change on previous year | -132.1% |
| 1980 | 88.39 % change on previous year | -680.8% |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 8.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | -7.85 % change on previous year | -190.5% |
| 1984 | -25.34 % change on previous year | +222.7% |
| 1985 | 30.2 % change on previous year | -219.2% |
| 1986 | -41.03 % change on previous year | -235.8% |
| 1987 | 104.05 % change on previous year | -353.6% |
| 1988 | 155.82 % change on previous year | +49.8% |
| 1989 | -30.86 % change on previous year | -119.8% |
| 1990 | 14.01 % change on previous year | -145.4% |
| 1991 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 1992 | 0.2667 % change on previous year | -111.6% |
| 1993 | -42.85 % change on previous year | -16168.4% |
| 1994 | 131.97 % change on previous year | -408.0% |
| 1995 | -7.56 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 15.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -83.6% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 48.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | -3.76 % change on previous year | -107.8% |
| 2003 | 8.81 % change on previous year | -334.3% |
| 2004 | 53.19 % change on previous year | +504.0% |
| 2005 | -11.49 % change on previous year | -121.6% |
| 2006 | -36.64 % change on previous year | +218.9% |
| 2007 | 72.9 % change on previous year | -298.9% |
| 2008 | 42.03 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 2009 | -17.5 % change on previous year | -141.6% |
| 2010 | 93.19 % change on previous year | -632.7% |
| 2011 | 20.84 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2012 | -34.18 % change on previous year | -264.0% |
| 2013 | 12.96 % change on previous year | -137.9% |
| 2014 | 40.57 % change on previous year | +213.1% |
| 2015 | -14.95 % change on previous year | -136.8% |
| 2016 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -129.2% |
| 2017 | -8.24 % change on previous year | -288.8% |
| 2018 | 6.89 % change on previous year | -183.6% |
| 2019 | -19.24 % change on previous year | -379.2% |
| 2020 | -7.49 % change on previous year | -61.1% |
| 2021 | 53.5 % change on previous year | -814.4% |
| 2022 | -3.15 % change on previous year | -105.9% |
| 2023 | -33.33 % change on previous year | +958.9% |
| 2024 | 19 % change on previous year | -157.0% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 19 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.51 % change on previous year, 12.6× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 19 % change on previous year is above the median for South Asia, which is 4.48 % change on previous year, 4.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | -16168.4% | 0.2667 % change on previous year | -42.85 % change on previous year |
| 1970 | +9793.4% | 0.6844 % change on previous year | 67.71 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.82 % change on previous year | -42.99 % change on previous year | 76.61 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 12.89 % change on previous year | -48.28 % change on previous year | 67.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.2 % change on previous year | -41.03 % change on previous year | 155.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.13 % change on previous year | -42.85 % change on previous year | 131.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.59 % change on previous year | -36.64 % change on previous year | 72.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.22 % change on previous year | -34.18 % change on previous year | 93.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.71 % change on previous year | -33.33 % change on previous year | 53.5 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
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- 34 Guinea 19.9 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Equatorial Guinea 18.31 % change on previous year compare
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- 38 Egypt 18.19 % change on previous year compare
More environment data for Sri Lanka
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.24 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 5.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.207 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.849 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 5.63 % 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 1.22 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka?
- Other paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka was 19 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 155.82 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -48.28 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for other paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate?
- Sri Lanka ranks 35th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — import value, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Other paper and paperboard — Import value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Other paper and paperboard — Import value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.