Other paper and paperboard — Production in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 888,500 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Production in Northern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Northern Africa recorded 888,500 t for other paper and paperboard — production in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production in Northern Africa peaked at 888,500 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 103,800 t, in 1961.
That places Northern Africa 22nd out of 27 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Production in Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 103,800 t | — |
| 1962 | 117,600 t | +13.3% |
| 1963 | 129,000 t | +9.7% |
| 1964 | 127,500 t | -1.2% |
| 1965 | 132,900 t | +4.2% |
| 1966 | 136,700 t | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 149,800 t | +9.6% |
| 1968 | 149,300 t | -0.3% |
| 1969 | 150,700 t | +0.9% |
| 1970 | 151,800 t | +0.7% |
| 1971 | 147,400 t | -2.9% |
| 1972 | 145,500 t | -1.3% |
| 1973 | 131,800 t | -9.4% |
| 1974 | 134,700 t | +2.2% |
| 1975 | 140,700 t | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 146,800 t | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 169,400 t | +15.4% |
| 1978 | 166,400 t | -1.8% |
| 1979 | 219,400 t | +31.9% |
| 1980 | 256,500 t | +16.9% |
| 1981 | 297,800 t | +16.1% |
| 1982 | 289,000 t | -3.0% |
| 1983 | 301,700 t | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 338,900 t | +12.3% |
| 1985 | 364,100 t | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 378,100 t | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 384,100 t | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 394,100 t | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 449,100 t | +14.0% |
| 1990 | 429,000 t | -4.5% |
| 1991 | 427,500 t | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 404,500 t | -5.4% |
| 1993 | 417,100 t | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 399,800 t | -4.1% |
| 1995 | 386,100 t | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 354,300 t | -8.2% |
| 1997 | 446,000 t | +25.9% |
| 1998 | 539,000 t | +20.9% |
| 1999 | 501,800 t | -6.9% |
| 2000 | 595,500 t | +18.7% |
| 2001 | 594,900 t | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 606,700 t | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 582,900 t | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 602,200 t | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 600,500 t | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 600,500 t | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 750,500 t | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 748,500 t | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 748,500 t | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 748,500 t | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 748,500 t | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 750,500 t | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 779,500 t | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 796,500 t | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 806,500 t | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 806,500 t | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 806,500 t | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 856,500 t | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 856,500 t | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 863,500 t | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 863,500 t | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 888,500 t | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 888,500 t | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 888,500 t | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 133,033 t | 103,800 t | 150,700 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 155,390 t | 131,800 t | 219,400 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 345,340 t | 256,500 t | 449,100 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 430,510 t | 354,300 t | 539,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 643,070 t | 582,900 t | 750,500 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 795,600 t | 748,500 t | 856,500 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 878,500 t | 863,500 t | 888,500 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
- 19 Thailand 4.17 million t compare
- 20 China, Taiwan Province of 3.35 million t compare
- 21 Austria 3.12 million t compare
- 22 Australia and New Zealand 2.93 million t compare
- 23 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2.69 million t compare
- 24 Malaysia 2.57 million t compare
- 25 Australia 2.40 million t compare
More environment data for Northern Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -13.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -20 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.281 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.61 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 701,000 t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 864,000 t (2024)
- Agricultural land — Share in Land area 27.72 % (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per area of cropland 4.57 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 0.84 kg/cap (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — production in Northern Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard — production in Northern Africa was 888,500 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 888,500 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 103,800 t in 1961.
- How does Northern Africa rank for other paper and paperboard — production?
- Northern Africa ranks 22nd out of 27 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Africa 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