Other paper and paperboard — Production in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 138,595 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Production in Costa Rica, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard — production in Costa Rica is 138,595 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production in Costa Rica peaked at 149,328 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2,700 t, in 1961.
That places Costa Rica 64th out of 133 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,700 t | 2,700 t | 2,700 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,970 t | 5,000 t | 11,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,500 t | 12,000 t | 18,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 19,600 t | 19,000 t | 20,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,000 t | 20,000 t | 20,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 92,230 t | 20,000 t | 149,328 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 138,595 t | 138,595 t | 138,595 t | 5 |
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More environment data for Costa Rica
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.9 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.71 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.257 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.61 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 20.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.4173 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.64 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -4.43 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — production in Costa Rica?
- Other paper and paperboard — production in Costa Rica was 138,595 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 149,328 t in 2014.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,700 t in 1961.
- How does Costa Rica rank for other paper and paperboard — production?
- Costa Rica ranks 64th out of 133 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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