Other paper and paperboard — Production in Western Africa
Western Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 32,182 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Production in Western Africa, 1980–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Western Africa recorded 32,182 t for other paper and paperboard — production in 2024.
The figure is up 1,374.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production in Western Africa peaked at 110,182 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1997.
Western Africa ranks 27th of 27 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Production in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 12,000 t | — |
| 1981 | 11,000 t | -8.3% |
| 1982 | 10,000 t | -9.1% |
| 1983 | 9,000 t | -10.0% |
| 1984 | 16,000 t | +77.8% |
| 1985 | 40,000 t | +150.0% |
| 1986 | 43,000 t | +7.5% |
| 1987 | 28,000 t | -34.9% |
| 1988 | 29,000 t | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 16,000 t | -44.8% |
| 1990 | 12,000 t | -25.0% |
| 1991 | 8,000 t | -33.3% |
| 1992 | 8,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 2,000 t | -75.0% |
| 1994 | 3,000 t | +50.0% |
| 1995 | 3,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 188 t | -93.7% |
| 1997 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 97 t | — |
| 2002 | 150 t | +54.6% |
| 2003 | 113 t | -24.7% |
| 2004 | 97 t | -14.2% |
| 2005 | 1,538 t | +1485.6% |
| 2006 | 1,238 t | -19.5% |
| 2007 | 1,238 t | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1,238 t | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1,238 t | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1,238 t | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1,238 t | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2,538 t | +105.0% |
| 2013 | 2,182 t | -14.0% |
| 2014 | 2,182 t | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2,182 t | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2,182 t | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2,182 t | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2,182 t | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2,182 t | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 40,182 t | +1741.5% |
| 2021 | 95,182 t | +136.9% |
| 2022 | 110,182 t | +15.8% |
| 2023 | 32,182 t | -70.8% |
| 2024 | 32,182 t | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 21,400 t | 9,000 t | 43,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,524 t | 0 t | 12,000 t | 8 |
| 2000s | 771.89 t | 97 t | 1,538 t | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,029 t | 1,238 t | 2,538 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 61,982 t | 32,182 t | 110,182 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 24 Malaysia 2.57 million t compare
- 25 Australia 2.40 million t compare
- 26 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 1.76 million t compare
- 27 Argentina 1.49 million t compare
- 28 South Africa 1.42 million t compare
- 29 Chile 1.32 million t compare
- 30 Saudi Arabia 1.19 million t compare
More environment data for Western Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.59 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.37 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Wood fuel — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 51,000 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — production in Western Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard — production in Western Africa was 32,182 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 110,182 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1997.
- How does Western Africa rank for other paper and paperboard — production?
- Western Africa ranks 27th out of 27 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,374.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 42 observations, free to reuse under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO).
About this data
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