Other paper: Import value, per square … square kilometre value in Kuwait
Kuwait: Other paper: Import value, per square … square kilometre value was 0.1601 1000 USD per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Kuwait, 1964–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in 1000 USD per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Kuwait stood at 0.1601 1000 USD per square kilometre.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 24.7% on the previous year and down 38.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Kuwait peaked at 1.5 1000 USD per square kilometre in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD per square kilometre, in 1992.
That places Kuwait 45th out of 179 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper: Import value, per square … square kilometre value in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 0.0952 1000 USD per square kilometre | — |
| 1965 | 0.1127 1000 USD per square kilometre | +18.3% |
| 1966 | 0.1136 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1967 | 0.1311 1000 USD per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 1968 | 0.0107 1000 USD per square kilometre | -91.9% |
| 1969 | 0.0106 1000 USD per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1970 | 0.0123 1000 USD per square kilometre | +16.4% |
| 1971 | 0.0059 1000 USD per square kilometre | -52.3% |
| 1972 | 0.0098 1000 USD per square kilometre | +66.7% |
| 1973 | 0.0768 1000 USD per square kilometre | +682.3% |
| 1974 | 0.1017 1000 USD per square kilometre | +32.4% |
| 1975 | 0.1017 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.1017 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.2076 1000 USD per square kilometre | +104.2% |
| 1978 | 0.2076 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.2076 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.6256 1000 USD per square kilometre | +201.3% |
| 1981 | 0.6256 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.4848 1000 USD per square kilometre | -22.5% |
| 1983 | 0.3943 1000 USD per square kilometre | -18.7% |
| 1984 | 0.3943 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.3943 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.3943 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.8497 1000 USD per square kilometre | +115.5% |
| 1988 | 0.8497 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.8497 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.3943 1000 USD per square kilometre | -53.6% |
| 1991 | 0.3943 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0 1000 USD per square kilometre | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 0 1000 USD per square kilometre | — |
| 1994 | 0 1000 USD per square kilometre | — |
| 1995 | 0 1000 USD per square kilometre | — |
| 1996 | 0 1000 USD per square kilometre | — |
| 1997 | 0 1000 USD per square kilometre | — |
| 1998 | 0 1000 USD per square kilometre | — |
| 1999 | 0 1000 USD per square kilometre | — |
| 2000 | 0 1000 USD per square kilometre | — |
| 2001 | 0.2767 1000 USD per square kilometre | — |
| 2002 | 0.2767 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.2767 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.1328 1000 USD per square kilometre | -52.0% |
| 2005 | 0.1328 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.1328 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.1328 1000 USD per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.4616 1000 USD per square kilometre | +247.7% |
| 2009 | 0.2563 1000 USD per square kilometre | -44.5% |
| 2010 | 0.3001 1000 USD per square kilometre | +17.1% |
| 2011 | 0.4281 1000 USD per square kilometre | +42.7% |
| 2012 | 0.1903 1000 USD per square kilometre | -55.5% |
| 2013 | 0.2585 1000 USD per square kilometre | +35.8% |
| 2014 | 0.3163 1000 USD per square kilometre | +22.4% |
| 2015 | 0.1522 1000 USD per square kilometre | -51.9% |
| 2016 | 0.2494 1000 USD per square kilometre | +63.8% |
| 2017 | 0.8521 1000 USD per square kilometre | +241.7% |
| 2018 | 0.654 1000 USD per square kilometre | -23.3% |
| 2019 | 1.5 1000 USD per square kilometre | +129.9% |
| 2020 | 1.34 1000 USD per square kilometre | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 0.2635 1000 USD per square kilometre | -80.3% |
| 2022 | 0.2126 1000 USD per square kilometre | -19.3% |
| 2023 | 0.1601 1000 USD per square kilometre | -24.7% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 0.1601 1000 USD per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.2125 1000 USD per square kilometre, 75% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 0.1601 1000 USD per square kilometre is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.0454 1000 USD per square kilometre, 3.5× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper: Import value, per square … square kilometre value in Kuwait 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +682.3% | 0.0098 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.0768 1000 USD per square kilometre |
| 2008 | +247.7% | 0.1328 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.4616 1000 USD per square kilometre |
| 2017 | +241.7% | 0.2494 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.8521 1000 USD per square kilometre |
| 1980 | +201.3% | 0.2076 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.6256 1000 USD per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.079 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.0106 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.1311 1000 USD per square kilometre | 6 |
| 1970s | 0.1033 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.0059 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.2076 1000 USD per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5862 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.3943 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.8497 1000 USD per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0789 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.3943 1000 USD per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2079 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.4616 1000 USD per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4905 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.1522 1000 USD per square kilometre | 1.5 1000 USD per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.493 1000 USD per square kilometre | 0.1601 1000 USD per square kilometre | 1.34 1000 USD per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 42 France 0.1947 1000 USD per square kilometre compare
- 43 Trinidad and Tobago 0.1754 1000 USD per square kilometre compare
- 44 Grenada 0.1676 1000 USD per square kilometre compare
- 46 Ireland 0.1595 1000 USD per square kilometre compare
- 47 Slovakia 0.15 1000 USD per square kilometre compare
- 48 North Macedonia 0.1438 1000 USD per square kilometre compare
More environment data for Kuwait
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -57.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -61.88 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.516 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.95 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.24 % 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 1.84 % 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 value in Kuwait?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Kuwait was 0.1601 1000 USD per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 1.5 1000 USD per square kilometre in 2019.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD per square kilometre in 1992.
- How does Kuwait rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Kuwait ranks 45th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.