Other paper and paperboard — Production in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 18.27 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Production in Southern Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard — production in Southern Asia stood at 18.27 million t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 8.1% on the previous year and up 81.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production in Southern Asia peaked at 18.27 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 223,100 t, in 1961.
That places Southern Asia 10th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Production in Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 223,100 t | — |
| 1962 | 246,500 t | +10.5% |
| 1963 | 261,900 t | +6.2% |
| 1964 | 280,000 t | +6.9% |
| 1965 | 311,300 t | +11.2% |
| 1966 | 304,500 t | -2.2% |
| 1967 | 329,300 t | +8.1% |
| 1968 | 349,300 t | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 405,500 t | +16.1% |
| 1970 | 423,600 t | +4.5% |
| 1971 | 366,200 t | -13.6% |
| 1972 | 420,000 t | +14.7% |
| 1973 | 444,800 t | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 442,700 t | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 444,700 t | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 426,700 t | -4.0% |
| 1977 | 453,700 t | +6.3% |
| 1978 | 499,900 t | +10.2% |
| 1979 | 491,700 t | -1.6% |
| 1980 | 492,800 t | +0.2% |
| 1981 | 596,300 t | +21.0% |
| 1982 | 605,700 t | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 603,400 t | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 667,600 t | +10.6% |
| 1985 | 787,900 t | +18.0% |
| 1986 | 882,600 t | +12.0% |
| 1987 | 952,600 t | +7.9% |
| 1988 | 1.08 million t | +13.2% |
| 1989 | 1.10 million t | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 1.33 million t | +21.7% |
| 1991 | 1.43 million t | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 1.49 million t | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 1.81 million t | +21.3% |
| 1994 | 1.95 million t | +7.6% |
| 1995 | 1.98 million t | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 1.99 million t | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 2.05 million t | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 2.18 million t | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 2.43 million t | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 2.58 million t | +6.3% |
| 2001 | 2.62 million t | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 2.80 million t | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 2.84 million t | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 3.01 million t | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 3.14 million t | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 4.27 million t | +35.8% |
| 2007 | 5.14 million t | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 5.16 million t | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 5.17 million t | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 6.15 million t | +18.9% |
| 2011 | 6.14 million t | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 6.51 million t | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 7.72 million t | +18.7% |
| 2014 | 10.05 million t | +30.1% |
| 2015 | 10.59 million t | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 11.11 million t | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 11.67 million t | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 12.16 million t | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 12.84 million t | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 13.76 million t | +7.2% |
| 2021 | 14.69 million t | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 15.49 million t | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 16.89 million t | +9.0% |
| 2024 | 18.27 million t | +8.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 301,267 t | 223,100 t | 405,500 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 441,400 t | 366,200 t | 499,900 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 776,240 t | 492,800 t | 1.10 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.86 million t | 1.33 million t | 2.43 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.67 million t | 2.58 million t | 5.17 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.49 million t | 6.14 million t | 12.84 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.82 million t | 13.76 million t | 18.27 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Asia
More environment data for Southern Asia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 0.4009 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.274 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.44 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 15.39 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 8.45 million t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 24.03 million t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland 44.63 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per capita 13.9 kg/cap (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — production in Southern Asia?
- Other paper and paperboard — production in Southern Asia was 18.27 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 Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 18.27 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 223,100 t in 1961.
- How does Southern Asia rank for other paper and paperboard — production?
- Southern Asia ranks 10th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Asia 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