Other paper and paperboard — Production in Southern Asia

Southern Asia: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 18.27 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
18.27 million t
Change on year
up 8.1%
Rank
9th
of 27 groups
All-time high
18.27 million t
in 2024
All-time low
223,100 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard — Production in Southern Asia, 1961–2024

05.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M196119922024

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 9th out of 27 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 6 Brazil 9.08 million t compare
  2. 7 Russian Federation 8.42 million t compare
  3. 8 Republic of Korea 8.42 million t compare
  4. 9 Indonesia 6.83 million t compare
  5. 10 USSR 6.79 million t compare
  6. 11 Italy 6.72 million t compare
  7. 12 Sweden 6.26 million t compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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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 9th out of 27 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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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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