Other paper and paperboard — Production in Pakistan

Pakistan: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 645,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
645,000 t
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
39th
of 143 countries
All-time high
821,000 t
in 2008
All-time low
13,000 t
in 1977
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard — Production in Pakistan, 1961–2024

0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k196119922024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

Pakistan recorded 645,000 t for other paper and paperboard — production in 2024.

The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production in Pakistan peaked at 821,000 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 13,000 t, in 1977.

Pakistan ranks 39th of 143 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 24,889 t 17,000 t 30,000 t 9
1970s 25,200 t 13,000 t 39,000 t 10
1980s 57,200 t 35,000 t 118,000 t 10
1990s 301,800 t 144,000 t 437,000 t 10
2000s 615,600 t 486,000 t 821,000 t 10
2010s 623,100 t 439,000 t 662,000 t 10
2020s 546,400 t 396,000 t 645,000 t 5

Countries ranked near Pakistan

  1. 36 Philippines 695,000 t compare
  2. 37 Portugal 670,000 t compare
  3. 38 Romania 666,778 t compare
  4. 40 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 631,000 t compare
  5. 41 Belgium 607,000 t compare
  6. 42 Czechoslovakia 564,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard — production in Pakistan?
Other paper and paperboard — production in Pakistan was 645,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 821,000 t in 2008.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was 13,000 t in 1977.
How does Pakistan rank for other paper and paperboard — production?
Pakistan ranks 39th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Pakistan 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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Indicator
Other paper and paperboard — 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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