Other paper and paperboard — Production in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 138,595 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
138,595 t
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
64th
of 133 countries
All-time high
149,328 t
in 2014
All-time low
2,700 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard — Production in Costa Rica, 1961–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 61 Norway 161,000 t compare
  2. 62 Tunisia 149,000 t compare
  3. 63 Lithuania 141,300 t compare
  4. 65 Bosnia and Herzegovina 131,345 t compare
  5. 66 Denmark 124,000 t compare
  6. 67 Morocco 122,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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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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Indicator
Other paper and paperboard — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
174 places, 8,549 data points, 1961–2024
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