Other paper and paperboard — Production in European Union (27)
European Union (27): Other paper and paperboard — Production was 59.69 million t in 2024. ▲ Rising
Other paper and paperboard — Production in European Union (27), 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 European Union (27) is 59.69 million t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production in European Union (27) peaked at 63.50 million t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 10.07 million t, in 1961.
European Union (27) ranks 6th of 27 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Other paper and paperboard — Production in European Union (27), year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10.07 million t | — |
| 1962 | 10.58 million t | +5.1% |
| 1963 | 11.55 million t | +9.2% |
| 1964 | 11.71 million t | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 12.34 million t | +5.4% |
| 1966 | 13.06 million t | +5.8% |
| 1967 | 13.64 million t | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 14.81 million t | +8.6% |
| 1969 | 16.32 million t | +10.1% |
| 1970 | 16.97 million t | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 17.24 million t | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 18.58 million t | +7.8% |
| 1973 | 19.95 million t | +7.4% |
| 1974 | 21.21 million t | +6.3% |
| 1975 | 18.16 million t | -14.4% |
| 1976 | 20.69 million t | +13.9% |
| 1977 | 20.67 million t | -0.1% |
| 1978 | 21.03 million t | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 22.96 million t | +9.2% |
| 1980 | 22.64 million t | -1.4% |
| 1981 | 22.49 million t | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 22.28 million t | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 23.15 million t | +3.9% |
| 1984 | 24.42 million t | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 24.54 million t | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 25.14 million t | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 25.96 million t | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 27.99 million t | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 28.90 million t | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 29.08 million t | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 30.02 million t | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 30.86 million t | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 32.25 million t | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 34.19 million t | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 34.50 million t | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 34.81 million t | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 37.42 million t | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 38.32 million t | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 39.71 million t | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 41.97 million t | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 42.23 million t | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 44.31 million t | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 44.67 million t | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 46.13 million t | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 47.63 million t | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 50.55 million t | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 51.12 million t | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 49.41 million t | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 46.72 million t | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 51.02 million t | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 50.74 million t | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 50.99 million t | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 52.34 million t | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 52.73 million t | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 54.02 million t | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 55.27 million t | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 57.11 million t | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 58.30 million t | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 57.73 million t | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 59.58 million t | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 63.50 million t | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 61.31 million t | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 56.10 million t | -8.5% |
| 2024 | 59.69 million t | +6.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.68 million t | 10.07 million t | 16.32 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 19.75 million t | 16.97 million t | 22.96 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.75 million t | 22.28 million t | 28.90 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 34.11 million t | 29.08 million t | 39.71 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 46.47 million t | 41.97 million t | 51.12 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.02 million t | 50.74 million t | 58.30 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.03 million t | 56.10 million t | 63.50 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near European Union (27)
More environment data for European Union (27)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.429 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.31 °C (2025)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland 17.28 kg/ha (2024)
- Country area — Area 431,318 1000 ha (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per capita 4.18 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per value of agricultural 5.46 g/Int$ (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Import quantity 3.99 million t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 5.35 kg/cap (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Import value 3.11 million 1000 USD (1989)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — production in European Union (27)?
- Other paper and paperboard — production in European Union (27) was 59.69 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 European Union (27)?
- The highest recorded value was 63.50 million t in 2021.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in European Union (27)?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.07 million t in 1961.
- How does European Union (27) rank for other paper and paperboard — production?
- European Union (27) ranks 6th out of 27 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in European Union (27)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this European Union (27) 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