Other paper and paperboard — Production in Ireland
Ireland: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 60,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Production in Ireland, 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 Ireland is 60,000 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production in Ireland peaked at 115,000 t in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1992.
Ireland ranks 88th of 151 countries 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.
Other paper and paperboard — Production in Ireland, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 68,900 t | — |
| 1962 | 63,400 t | -8.0% |
| 1963 | 65,100 t | +2.7% |
| 1964 | 73,600 t | +13.1% |
| 1965 | 66,000 t | -10.3% |
| 1966 | 42,000 t | -36.4% |
| 1967 | 69,000 t | +64.3% |
| 1968 | 88,000 t | +27.5% |
| 1969 | 87,000 t | -1.1% |
| 1970 | 79,000 t | -9.2% |
| 1971 | 82,000 t | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 92,000 t | +12.2% |
| 1973 | 115,000 t | +25.0% |
| 1974 | 103,000 t | -10.4% |
| 1975 | 83,000 t | -19.4% |
| 1976 | 83,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 105,000 t | +26.5% |
| 1978 | 67,000 t | -36.2% |
| 1979 | 72,000 t | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 32,000 t | -55.6% |
| 1981 | 35,000 t | +9.4% |
| 1982 | 20,000 t | -42.9% |
| 1983 | 20,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 20,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 22,000 t | +10.0% |
| 1986 | 37,000 t | +68.2% |
| 1987 | 29,000 t | -21.6% |
| 1988 | 33,000 t | +13.8% |
| 1989 | 34,000 t | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 35,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1991 | 36,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 0 t | — |
| 1994 | 0 t | — |
| 1995 | 0 t | — |
| 1996 | 0 t | — |
| 1997 | 0 t | — |
| 1998 | 42,000 t | — |
| 1999 | 42,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 43,000 t | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 43,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 44,000 t | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 45,000 t | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 45,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 45,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 45,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 49,000 t | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 48,000 t | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 45,000 t | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 45,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 47,000 t | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 53,000 t | +12.8% |
| 2013 | 60,000 t | +13.2% |
| 2014 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 60,000 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 391,314 t, 15% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 60,000 t is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 334,385 t, 18% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Production in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -100.0% | 36,000 t | 0 t |
| 1986 | +68.2% | 22,000 t | 37,000 t |
| 1967 | +64.3% | 42,000 t | 69,000 t |
| 1980 | -55.6% | 72,000 t | 32,000 t |
| 1982 | -42.9% | 35,000 t | 20,000 t |
| 1966 | -36.4% | 66,000 t | 42,000 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 69,222 t | 42,000 t | 88,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 88,100 t | 67,000 t | 115,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 28,200 t | 20,000 t | 37,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,500 t | 0 t | 42,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 45,200 t | 43,000 t | 49,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 56,500 t | 45,000 t | 60,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 60,000 t | 60,000 t | 60,000 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More environment data for Ireland
- Grazing land use over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per capita 0.6838 hectares per person (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.412 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.89 °C (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 55.17 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — production in Ireland?
- Other paper and paperboard — production in Ireland was 60,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 115,000 t in 1973.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1992.
- How does Ireland rank for other paper and paperboard — production?
- Ireland ranks 88th out of 151 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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