Other paper and paperboard β€” Production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Other paper and paperboard β€” Production was 1.35 million t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.35 million t
Change on year
down 3.3%
Rank
24th
of 31 groups
All-time high
1.40 million t
in 2021
All-time low
7,200 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard β€” Production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 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 β€” production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is 1.35 million t, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 602.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard β€” production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 1.40 million t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7,200 t, in 1961.

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 24th of 31 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 14,867 t 7,200 t 22,100 t 9
1970s 33,990 t 26,900 t 40,000 t 10
1980s 61,904 t 44,400 t 74,664 t 10
1990s 83,310 t 61,920 t 115,875 t 10
2000s 88,974 t 80,213 t 123,845 t 10
2010s 195,414 t 129,845 t 462,353 t 10
2020s 1.19 million t 500,353 t 1.40 million t 5

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 21 Austria 3.12 million t compare
  2. 22 Australia and New Zealand 2.93 million t compare
  3. 23 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2.69 million t compare
  4. 24 Malaysia 2.57 million t compare
  5. 25 TΓΌrkiye 2.52 million t compare
  6. 26 Viet Nam 2.51 million t compare
  7. 27 Australia 2.40 million t compare

See the full ranking of 174 places β†’

More environment data for Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

All data for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard β€” production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Other paper and paperboard β€” production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 1.35 million 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 Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 1.40 million t in 2021.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard β€” production recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 7,200 t in 1961.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for other paper and paperboard β€” production?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 24th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard β€” production rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 602.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 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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