Other paper and paperboard β€” Production in Switzerland

Switzerland: Other paper and paperboard β€” Production was 537,209 t in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
537,209 t
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
44th
of 143 countries
All-time high
859,000 t
in 1999
All-time low
265,000 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard β€” Production in Switzerland, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard β€” production in Switzerland is 537,209 t, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard β€” production in Switzerland peaked at 859,000 t in 1999 and was at its lowest, 265,000 t, in 1961.

That places Switzerland 44th out of 143 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 293,333 t 265,000 t 313,000 t 9
1970s 350,600 t 277,000 t 407,000 t 10
1980s 506,700 t 420,000 t 632,000 t 10
1990s 735,600 t 627,000 t 859,000 t 10
2000s 747,031 t 589,421 t 848,910 t 10
2010s 482,051 t 442,472 t 528,332 t 10
2020s 524,196 t 510,230 t 537,209 t 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 41 Belgium 607,000 t compare
  2. 42 Czechoslovakia 564,000 t compare
  3. 43 Egypt 560,000 t compare
  4. 45 New Zealand 533,000 t compare
  5. 46 Belgium-Luxembourg 506,000 t compare
  6. 47 Slovenia 459,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 174 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard β€” production in Switzerland?
Other paper and paperboard β€” production in Switzerland was 537,209 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard β€” production recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 859,000 t in 1999.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard β€” production recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 265,000 t in 1961.
How does Switzerland rank for other paper and paperboard β€” production?
Switzerland ranks 44th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard β€” production rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other paper and paperboard β€” 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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