Other paper and paperboard β€” Production in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Other paper and paperboard β€” Production was 103,171 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
103,171 t
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
23rd
of 31 regions
All-time high
384,407 t
in 2006
All-time low
7,400 t
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard β€” Production in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k196119922024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard β€” production in Eastern Africa is 103,171 t, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 24.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard β€” production in Eastern Africa peaked at 384,407 t in 2006 and was at its lowest, 7,400 t, in 1962.

Eastern Africa ranks 23rd of 31 regions on this measure, 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 15,289 t 7,400 t 26,200 t 9
1970s 54,650 t 32,900 t 87,400 t 10
1980s 128,184 t 92,900 t 164,562 t 10
1990s 179,770 t 146,151 t 216,920 t 10
2000s 239,577 t 83,493 t 384,407 t 10
2010s 110,285 t 78,607 t 166,739 t 10
2020s 103,171 t 103,171 t 103,171 t 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 20 China, Taiwan Province of 3.35 million t compare
  2. 21 Austria 3.12 million t compare
  3. 22 Australia and New Zealand 2.93 million t compare
  4. 23 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2.69 million t compare
  5. 24 Malaysia 2.57 million t compare
  6. 25 Australia 2.40 million t compare
  7. 26 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 1.76 million t compare

See the full ranking of 174 places β†’

More environment data for Eastern Africa

All data for Eastern Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard β€” production in Eastern Africa?
Other paper and paperboard β€” production in Eastern Africa was 103,171 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard β€” production recorded in Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 384,407 t in 2006.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard β€” production recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 7,400 t in 1962.
How does Eastern Africa rank for other paper and paperboard β€” production?
Eastern Africa ranks 23rd out of 31 regions with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard β€” production rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other paper and paperboard β€” 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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