Other paper and paperboard — Production in Poland

Poland: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 4.26 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.26 million t
Change on year
up 6.4%
World rank
20th
of 151 countries
All-time high
4.51 million t
in 2021
All-time low
456,100 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

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

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

Analysis

Poland recorded 4.26 million t for other paper and paperboard — production in 2024.

The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 26.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production in Poland peaked at 4.51 million t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 456,100 t, in 1961.

That places Poland 20th out of 151 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Other paper and paperboard — Production in Poland, year by year

Annual values for Other paper and paperboard — Production in Poland, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 456,100 t —
1962 483,500 t +6.0%
1963 513,900 t +6.3%
1964 553,100 t +7.6%
1965 562,800 t +1.8%
1966 585,000 t +3.9%
1967 596,100 t +1.9%
1968 603,900 t +1.3%
1969 617,700 t +2.3%
1970 685,400 t +11.0%
1971 749,100 t +9.3%
1972 819,600 t +9.4%
1973 870,000 t +6.1%
1974 920,000 t +5.7%
1975 1.03 million t +12.0%
1976 1.02 million t -0.8%
1977 1.04 million t +2.2%
1978 1.02 million t -1.9%
1979 961,000 t -6.2%
1980 987,000 t +2.7%
1981 870,000 t -11.9%
1982 914,000 t +5.1%
1983 940,000 t +2.8%
1984 966,000 t +2.8%
1985 994,000 t +2.9%
1986 1.01 million t +1.6%
1987 1.01 million t +0.5%
1988 1.07 million t +5.1%
1989 1.06 million t -0.6%
1990 796,000 t -25.0%
1991 772,000 t -3.0%
1992 824,000 t +6.7%
1993 853,000 t +3.5%
1994 922,000 t +8.1%
1995 868,000 t -5.9%
1996 843,000 t -2.9%
1997 921,000 t +9.3%
1998 1.12 million t +22.0%
1999 1.17 million t +4.3%
2000 1.34 million t +14.7%
2001 1.33 million t -1.3%
2002 1.61 million t +21.3%
2003 1.56 million t -3.0%
2004 1.68 million t +7.9%
2005 1.82 million t +8.3%
2006 1.84 million t +1.1%
2007 1.99 million t +7.7%
2008 2.00 million t +0.7%
2009 2.29 million t +14.6%
2010 2.82 million t +22.9%
2011 2.88 million t +2.3%
2012 2.93 million t +1.4%
2013 3.20 million t +9.5%
2014 3.38 million t +5.4%
2015 3.53 million t +4.5%
2016 3.81 million t +7.9%
2017 3.91 million t +2.6%
2018 4.04 million t +3.3%
2019 4.07 million t +0.7%
2020 4.36 million t +7.1%
2021 4.51 million t +3.6%
2022 4.42 million t -2.0%
2023 4.01 million t -9.3%
2024 4.26 million t +6.4%

Poland compared with similar countries

  • Poland's 4.26 million t is above the median for high income countries, which is 391,314 t, 10.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
  • Poland's 4.26 million t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 334,385 t, 12.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 552,456 t 456,100 t 617,700 t 9
1970s 912,510 t 685,400 t 1.04 million t 10
1980s 982,400 t 870,000 t 1.07 million t 10
1990s 909,500 t 772,000 t 1.17 million t 10
2000s 1.75 million t 1.33 million t 2.29 million t 10
2010s 3.46 million t 2.82 million t 4.07 million t 10
2020s 4.31 million t 4.01 million t 4.51 million t 5

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 17 France 5.83 million t compare
  2. 18 Finland 4.87 million t compare
  3. 19 Canada 4.55 million t compare
  4. 21 Thailand 4.17 million t compare
  5. 22 China, Taiwan Province of 3.35 million t compare
  6. 23 Austria 3.12 million t compare

See the full ranking of 181 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard — production in Poland?
Other paper and paperboard — production in Poland was 4.26 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 Poland?
The highest recorded value was 4.51 million t in 2021.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 456,100 t in 1961.
How does Poland rank for other paper and paperboard — production?
Poland ranks 20th out of 151 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is up 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland 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
181 places, 8,920 data points, 1961–2024
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