Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Gambia
Gambia: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 41 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Gambia, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Gambia stood at 41 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.5% on the previous year and down 57.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Gambia peaked at 822 t in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2 t, in 2012.
That places Gambia 171st out of 242 countries 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.
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Gambia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 30 t | — |
| 1999 | 380 t | +1166.7% |
| 2000 | 822 t | +116.3% |
| 2001 | 822 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 34 t | -95.9% |
| 2003 | 60 t | +76.5% |
| 2004 | 460 t | +666.7% |
| 2005 | 460 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 61 t | -86.7% |
| 2007 | 76 t | +24.6% |
| 2008 | 39 t | -48.7% |
| 2009 | 88 t | +125.6% |
| 2010 | 128 t | +45.5% |
| 2011 | 134 t | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 2 t | -98.5% |
| 2013 | 54 t | +2600.0% |
| 2014 | 97 t | +79.6% |
| 2015 | 97 t | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 73 t | -24.7% |
| 2017 | 19 t | -74.0% |
| 2018 | 53 t | +178.9% |
| 2019 | 92 t | +73.6% |
| 2020 | 47 t | -48.9% |
| 2021 | 47 t | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 48 t | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 55 t | +14.6% |
| 2024 | 41 t | -25.5% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 41 t is below the median for low income countries, which is 67 t, 61% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 41 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 84 t, 49% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Gambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +2600.0% | 2 t | 54 t |
| 1999 | +1166.7% | 30 t | 380 t |
| 2004 | +666.7% | 60 t | 460 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 205 t | 30 t | 380 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 292.2 t | 34 t | 822 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 74.9 t | 2 t | 134 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.6 t | 41 t | 55 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More environment data for Gambia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.15 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.18 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.366 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.36 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.9281 % 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 -1.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Gambia?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Gambia was 41 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 822 t in 2000.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 t in 2012.
- How does Gambia rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- Gambia ranks 171st out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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