How does Northern Africa rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production?

Northern Africa ranks 21st out of 27 groups with data for 2024.

Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production rising or falling in Northern Africa?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Northern Africa 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.

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Northern Africa

Name: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Northern Africa
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Northern Africa: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production was 43,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

43,000 t

Change on year

unchanged

Rank

21st

of 27 groups

All-time high

117,900 t

in 1986

All-time low

3,500 t

in 1964

Years of data

1964–2024

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Northern Africa, 1964–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Northern Africa stood at 43,000 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Northern Africa peaked at 117,900 t in 1986 and was at its lowest, 3,500 t, in 1964.

Northern Africa ranks 21st of 27 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Northern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production in Northern Africa, 1964 to 2024.
Year	t	Change
1964	3,500 t	—
1965	3,500 t	+0.0%
1966	24,500 t	+600.0%
1967	24,500 t	+0.0%
1968	24,500 t	+0.0%
1969	22,500 t	-8.2%
1970	22,500 t	+0.0%
1971	23,700 t	+5.3%
1972	23,700 t	+0.0%
1973	28,000 t	+18.1%
1974	27,900 t	-0.4%
1975	27,400 t	-1.8%
1976	25,900 t	-5.5%
1977	26,500 t	+2.3%
1978	26,500 t	+0.0%
1979	73,500 t	+177.4%
1980	83,900 t	+14.1%
1981	88,900 t	+6.0%
1982	90,900 t	+2.2%
1983	93,900 t	+3.3%
1984	106,900 t	+13.8%
1985	113,900 t	+6.5%
1986	117,900 t	+3.5%
1987	101,300 t	-14.1%
1988	98,300 t	-3.0%
1989	108,300 t	+10.2%
1990	102,000 t	-5.8%
1991	86,500 t	-15.2%
1992	84,500 t	-2.3%
1993	97,100 t	+14.9%
1994	76,800 t	-20.9%
1995	65,900 t	-14.2%
1996	47,000 t	-28.7%
1997	41,000 t	-12.8%
1998	47,000 t	+14.6%
1999	11,000 t	-76.6%
2000	31,000 t	+181.8%
2001	41,000 t	+32.3%
2002	41,000 t	+0.0%
2003	41,000 t	+0.0%
2004	41,000 t	+0.0%
2005	41,000 t	+0.0%
2006	41,000 t	+0.0%
2007	41,000 t	+0.0%
2008	39,000 t	-4.9%
2009	39,000 t	+0.0%
2010	39,000 t	+0.0%
2011	39,000 t	+0.0%
2012	41,000 t	+5.1%
2013	41,000 t	+0.0%
2014	43,000 t	+4.9%
2015	43,000 t	+0.0%
2016	43,000 t	+0.0%
2017	43,000 t	+0.0%
2018	43,000 t	+0.0%
2019	43,000 t	+0.0%
2020	43,000 t	+0.0%
2021	43,000 t	+0.0%
2022	43,000 t	+0.0%
2023	43,000 t	+0.0%
2024	43,000 t	+0.0%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	17,167 t	3,500 t	24,500 t	6
1970s	30,560 t	22,500 t	73,500 t	10
1980s	100,420 t	83,900 t	117,900 t	10
1990s	65,880 t	11,000 t	102,000 t	10
2000s	39,600 t	31,000 t	41,000 t	10
2010s	41,800 t	39,000 t	43,000 t	10
2020s	43,000 t	43,000 t	43,000 t	5

Countries ranked near Northern Africa

18 Ecuador 121,000 t compare
19 Russian Federation 102,760 t compare
20 Singapore 87,000 t compare
21 South Africa 72,156 t compare
22 Belarus 69,800 t compare
23 Belgium-Luxembourg 64,000 t compare
24 Argentina 55,367 t compare

See the full ranking of 154 places →

More environment data for Northern Africa

Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -13.93 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -20 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.281 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.61 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 701,000 t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 864,000 t (2024)
Agricultural land — Share in Land area 27.72 % (2024)
Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per area of cropland 4.57 kg/ha (2024)
Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 0.84 kg/cap (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Northern Africa?: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production in Northern Africa was 43,000 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 Northern Africa?: The highest recorded value was 117,900 t in 1986.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production recorded in Northern Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 3,500 t in 1964.
How does Northern Africa rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production?: Northern Africa ranks 21st out of 27 groups with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — production rising or falling in Northern Africa?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Northern Africa 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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Indicator: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Production
Unit: t
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 154 places, 6,551 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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