Other paper and paperboard — Production in Northern America
Northern America: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 60.43 million t in 2024. ▲ Rising
Other paper and paperboard — Production in Northern America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard — production in Northern America stood at 60.43 million t.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production in Northern America peaked at 64.33 million t in 1999 and was at its lowest, 23.90 million t, in 1961.
Northern America ranks 5th 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 Northern America, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 23.90 million t | — |
| 1962 | 25.11 million t | +5.0% |
| 1963 | 26.23 million t | +4.5% |
| 1964 | 27.97 million t | +6.6% |
| 1965 | 29.87 million t | +6.8% |
| 1966 | 31.65 million t | +6.0% |
| 1967 | 31.37 million t | -0.9% |
| 1968 | 34.13 million t | +8.8% |
| 1969 | 36.42 million t | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 35.41 million t | -2.8% |
| 1971 | 36.50 million t | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 39.70 million t | +8.8% |
| 1973 | 41.06 million t | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 40.86 million t | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 34.57 million t | -15.4% |
| 1976 | 39.55 million t | +14.4% |
| 1977 | 40.42 million t | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 41.96 million t | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 43.38 million t | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 42.03 million t | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 42.41 million t | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 39.50 million t | -6.9% |
| 1983 | 42.12 million t | +6.6% |
| 1984 | 44.52 million t | +5.7% |
| 1985 | 43.15 million t | -3.1% |
| 1986 | 45.55 million t | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 47.63 million t | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 48.59 million t | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 48.62 million t | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 49.94 million t | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 50.93 million t | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 52.81 million t | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 53.78 million t | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 56.14 million t | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 61.00 million t | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 60.05 million t | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 62.58 million t | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 62.38 million t | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 64.33 million t | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 61.98 million t | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 59.89 million t | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 61.00 million t | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 60.30 million t | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 60.84 million t | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 62.78 million t | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 63.44 million t | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 62.74 million t | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 60.68 million t | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 56.13 million t | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 58.30 million t | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 60.41 million t | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 59.05 million t | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 57.53 million t | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 59.52 million t | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 59.96 million t | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 59.59 million t | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 61.23 million t | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 62.00 million t | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 60.75 million t | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 62.22 million t | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 64.06 million t | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 61.89 million t | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 58.49 million t | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 60.43 million t | +3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29.63 million t | 23.90 million t | 36.42 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 39.34 million t | 34.57 million t | 43.38 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 44.41 million t | 39.50 million t | 48.62 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 57.39 million t | 49.94 million t | 64.33 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 60.98 million t | 56.13 million t | 63.44 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.83 million t | 57.53 million t | 62.00 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 61.42 million t | 58.49 million t | 64.06 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Northern America
- 2 China, mainland 110.05 million t compare
- 3 India 16.95 million t compare
- 4 Japan 14.92 million t compare
- 5 Germany 14.86 million t compare
- 6 Brazil 9.08 million t compare
- 7 Russian Federation 8.42 million t compare
- 8 Republic of Korea 8.42 million t compare
More environment data for Northern America
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.25 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.23 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.466 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.49 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 43.74 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 92.54 million t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Agricultural Use 14.64 million t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per capita 37.99 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland 75.85 kg/ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — production in Northern America?
- Other paper and paperboard — production in Northern America was 60.43 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 Northern America?
- The highest recorded value was 64.33 million t in 1999.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Northern America?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.90 million t in 1961.
- How does Northern America rank for other paper and paperboard — production?
- Northern America ranks 5th out of 27 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Northern America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Northern America 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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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