Other paper and paperboard — Production in Brazil
Brazil: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 9.08 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Production in Brazil, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard — production in Brazil stood at 9.08 million t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 12.3% on the previous year and up 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production in Brazil peaked at 9.08 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 338,700 t, in 1961.
That places Brazil 7th out of 151 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Production in Brazil, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 338,700 t | — |
| 1962 | 402,700 t | +18.9% |
| 1963 | 435,700 t | +8.2% |
| 1964 | 458,000 t | +5.1% |
| 1965 | 484,100 t | +5.7% |
| 1966 | 524,000 t | +8.2% |
| 1967 | 531,600 t | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 575,900 t | +8.3% |
| 1969 | 609,200 t | +5.8% |
| 1970 | 741,600 t | +21.7% |
| 1971 | 815,300 t | +9.9% |
| 1972 | 875,700 t | +7.4% |
| 1973 | 1.09 million t | +24.6% |
| 1974 | 1.30 million t | +19.2% |
| 1975 | 1.15 million t | -11.8% |
| 1976 | 1.46 million t | +27.7% |
| 1977 | 1.55 million t | +6.0% |
| 1978 | 1.78 million t | +14.7% |
| 1979 | 2.11 million t | +18.3% |
| 1980 | 2.39 million t | +13.3% |
| 1981 | 2.12 million t | -11.1% |
| 1982 | 2.31 million t | +8.9% |
| 1983 | 2.37 million t | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 2.58 million t | +9.1% |
| 1985 | 2.67 million t | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 3.00 million t | +12.5% |
| 1987 | 3.17 million t | +5.6% |
| 1988 | 3.12 million t | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 3.25 million t | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 3.28 million t | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 3.29 million t | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 3.29 million t | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 3.41 million t | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 3.61 million t | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 3.78 million t | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 3.80 million t | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 4.21 million t | +10.9% |
| 1998 | 4.29 million t | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 4.58 million t | +6.8% |
| 2000 | 4.75 million t | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 4.97 million t | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 5.25 million t | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 5.38 million t | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 5.72 million t | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 5.98 million t | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 6.04 million t | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 6.29 million t | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 6.74 million t | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 6.68 million t | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 7.12 million t | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 7.29 million t | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 7.46 million t | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 7.70 million t | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 7.68 million t | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 7.77 million t | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 7.73 million t | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 7.88 million t | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 7.83 million t | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 8.04 million t | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 8.10 million t | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 8.29 million t | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 7.85 million t | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 8.09 million t | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 9.08 million t | +12.3% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 9.08 million t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 120,000 t, 75.7× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 9.08 million t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 85,519 t, 106.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 484,433 t | 338,700 t | 609,200 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.29 million t | 741,600 t | 2.11 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.70 million t | 2.12 million t | 3.25 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.75 million t | 3.28 million t | 4.58 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.78 million t | 4.75 million t | 6.74 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.65 million t | 7.12 million t | 8.04 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.28 million t | 7.85 million t | 9.08 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More environment data for Brazil
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -6.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -8.24 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.221 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.36 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 14.48 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.155 % 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 -2.73 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — production in Brazil?
- Other paper and paperboard — production in Brazil was 9.08 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 9.08 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 338,700 t in 1961.
- How does Brazil rank for other paper and paperboard — production?
- Brazil ranks 7th out of 151 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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