Other paper and paperboard — Production in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 1.47 million t in 2024. ▲ Rising
Other paper and paperboard — Production in Southern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard — production in Southern Africa stood at 1.47 million t.
That represents a change of down 8.3% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production in Southern Africa peaked at 1.82 million t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 146,000 t, in 1961.
That places Southern Africa 21st out of 27 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Other paper and paperboard — Production in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 146,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 157,000 t | +7.5% |
| 1963 | 207,000 t | +31.8% |
| 1964 | 216,000 t | +4.3% |
| 1965 | 284,000 t | +31.5% |
| 1966 | 311,000 t | +9.5% |
| 1967 | 335,000 t | +7.7% |
| 1968 | 356,000 t | +6.3% |
| 1969 | 355,000 t | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 380,000 t | +7.0% |
| 1971 | 390,000 t | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 489,000 t | +25.4% |
| 1973 | 489,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 489,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 489,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 489,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 607,000 t | +24.1% |
| 1978 | 644,000 t | +6.1% |
| 1979 | 718,000 t | +11.5% |
| 1980 | 796,000 t | +10.9% |
| 1981 | 806,000 t | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 806,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 875,000 t | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 869,000 t | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 908,000 t | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 971,000 t | +6.9% |
| 1987 | 1.00 million t | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 1.10 million t | +10.0% |
| 1989 | 1.15 million t | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 1.15 million t | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1.16 million t | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 1.14 million t | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 960,000 t | -15.4% |
| 1994 | 937,000 t | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 1.13 million t | +20.6% |
| 1996 | 1.13 million t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.29 million t | +14.3% |
| 1998 | 1.28 million t | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 1.21 million t | -5.6% |
| 2000 | 1.53 million t | +26.7% |
| 2001 | 1.66 million t | +8.7% |
| 2002 | 1.68 million t | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 1.68 million t | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 1.81 million t | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 1.61 million t | -11.2% |
| 2006 | 1.61 million t | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 1.64 million t | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 1.71 million t | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 1.37 million t | -19.8% |
| 2010 | 1.61 million t | +17.3% |
| 2011 | 1.43 million t | -10.8% |
| 2012 | 1.68 million t | +16.9% |
| 2013 | 1.63 million t | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 1.59 million t | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 1.66 million t | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 1.82 million t | +9.6% |
| 2017 | 1.71 million t | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 1.80 million t | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 1.76 million t | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 1.62 million t | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 1.66 million t | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 1.67 million t | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 1.60 million t | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 1.47 million t | -8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 263,000 t | 146,000 t | 356,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 518,400 t | 380,000 t | 718,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 928,500 t | 796,000 t | 1.15 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.14 million t | 937,000 t | 1.29 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.63 million t | 1.37 million t | 1.81 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.67 million t | 1.43 million t | 1.82 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.60 million t | 1.47 million t | 1.67 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
- 18 Poland 4.26 million t compare
- 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
More environment data for Southern Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 4.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.61 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 0.892 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.282 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 427,327 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 9.63 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 35,013 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 161,260 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 17.26 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — production in Southern Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard — production in Southern Africa was 1.47 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 Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.82 million t in 2016.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 146,000 t in 1961.
- How does Southern Africa rank for other paper and paperboard — production?
- Southern Africa ranks 21st out of 27 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Southern 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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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