Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Germany
Germany: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production was 1.35 million t in 2024. ▲ Rising
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Germany, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Germany stood at 1.35 million t.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Germany peaked at 1.59 million t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 484,000 t, in 1982.
Germany ranks 3rd of 131 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Germany, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 808,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 818,000 t | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 834,000 t | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 717,000 t | -14.0% |
| 1965 | 703,000 t | -2.0% |
| 1966 | 649,000 t | -7.7% |
| 1967 | 499,000 t | -23.1% |
| 1968 | 518,000 t | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 548,000 t | +5.8% |
| 1970 | 1.15 million t | +108.9% |
| 1971 | 1.20 million t | +5.1% |
| 1972 | 1.13 million t | -5.8% |
| 1973 | 1.19 million t | +5.4% |
| 1974 | 1.11 million t | -7.4% |
| 1975 | 906,000 t | -18.1% |
| 1976 | 1.02 million t | +12.1% |
| 1977 | 560,000 t | -44.9% |
| 1978 | 532,000 t | -5.0% |
| 1979 | 568,000 t | +6.8% |
| 1980 | 530,000 t | -6.7% |
| 1981 | 537,000 t | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 484,000 t | -9.9% |
| 1983 | 518,000 t | +7.0% |
| 1984 | 596,000 t | +15.1% |
| 1985 | 608,000 t | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 607,000 t | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 669,000 t | +10.2% |
| 1988 | 712,000 t | +6.4% |
| 1989 | 852,000 t | +19.7% |
| 1990 | 889,000 t | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 987,000 t | +11.0% |
| 1992 | 921,000 t | -6.7% |
| 1993 | 933,000 t | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 954,000 t | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 1.00 million t | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 1.01 million t | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 1.10 million t | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 1.14 million t | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 1.17 million t | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 1.27 million t | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 1.19 million t | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 1.22 million t | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 1.30 million t | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 1.42 million t | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 1.44 million t | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 1.56 million t | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 1.59 million t | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 1.49 million t | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 1.27 million t | -14.4% |
| 2010 | 1.48 million t | +15.7% |
| 2011 | 1.47 million t | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 1.35 million t | -8.0% |
| 2013 | 1.35 million t | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 1.38 million t | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 1.34 million t | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 1.36 million t | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 1.40 million t | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 1.40 million t | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 1.34 million t | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 1.33 million t | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 1.48 million t | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 1.42 million t | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 1.34 million t | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 1.35 million t | +1.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 1.35 million t is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,518 t, 891.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Germany's 1.35 million t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 826.5 t, 1637.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +108.9% | 548,000 t | 1.15 million t |
| 1977 | -44.9% | 1.02 million t | 560,000 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 677,111 t | 499,000 t | 834,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 936,300 t | 532,000 t | 1.20 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 611,300 t | 484,000 t | 852,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.01 million t | 889,000 t | 1.17 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.38 million t | 1.19 million t | 1.59 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.39 million t | 1.34 million t | 1.48 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.38 million t | 1.33 million t | 1.48 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 China 10.80 million t compare
- 2 China, mainland 10.75 million t compare
- 4 Japan 1.23 million t compare
- 5 United States 919,000 t compare
- 6 India 628,000 t compare
More environment data for Germany
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.36 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.613 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.65 % 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 -0.0079 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Germany?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Germany was 1.35 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1.59 million t in 2007.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 484,000 t in 1982.
- How does Germany rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 131 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany 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 — Production. 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