Other paper and paperboard β Production in Western Asia
Western Asia: Other paper and paperboard β Production was 4.72 million t in 2024. β Volatile
Other paper and paperboard β Production in Western Asia, 1961β2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard β production in Western Asia stood at 4.72 million t.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard β production in Western Asia peaked at 4.79 million t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 55,900 t, in 1961.
That places Western Asia 10th out of 31 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 89,589 t | 55,900 t | 132,700 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 268,920 t | 156,300 t | 431,500 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 541,050 t | 319,100 t | 753,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.08 million t | 726,000 t | 1.34 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.39 million t | 1.69 million t | 3.92 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.54 million t | 4.14 million t | 4.79 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.67 million t | 4.55 million t | 4.73 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia
More environment data for Western Asia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.404 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.7 Β°C (2025)
- Recovered paper β Production 5.50 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish β Production 5.65 million t (2024)
- Cropland β Area 45,596 1000 ha (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) β Use per capita 1.25 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) β Use per value of agricultural production 2.95 g/Int$ (2024)
- Country area β Area 484,480 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area β Area 479,195 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard β production in Western Asia?
- Other paper and paperboard β production in Western Asia was 4.72 million 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 Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.79 million t in 2017.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard β production recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,900 t in 1961.
- How does Western Asia rank for other paper and paperboard β production?
- Western Asia ranks 10th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard β production rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Asia 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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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