Other paper and paperboard β€” Production in Western Europe

Western Europe: Other paper and paperboard β€” Production was 26.72 million t in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
26.72 million t
Change on year
up 4.7%
Rank
8th
of 27 groups
All-time high
28.90 million t
in 2021
All-time low
5.81 million t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

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

5.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M25.0M30.0M196119922024

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 Western Europe is 26.72 million t, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard β€” production in Western Europe peaked at 28.90 million t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5.81 million t, in 1961.

Western Europe ranks 8th of 27 groups on this measure, 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 6.37 million t 5.81 million t 7.47 million t 9
1970s 8.50 million t 7.64 million t 9.62 million t 10
1980s 10.80 million t 9.49 million t 13.35 million t 10
1990s 16.20 million t 13.76 million t 18.63 million t 10
2000s 21.32 million t 19.33 million t 23.27 million t 10
2010s 24.71 million t 23.10 million t 26.56 million t 10
2020s 27.20 million t 25.51 million t 28.90 million t 5

Countries ranked near Western Europe

  1. 5 Germany 14.86 million t compare
  2. 6 Brazil 9.08 million t compare
  3. 7 Russian Federation 8.42 million t compare
  4. 8 Republic of Korea 8.42 million t compare
  5. 9 Indonesia 6.83 million t compare
  6. 10 USSR 6.79 million t compare
  7. 11 Italy 6.72 million 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 Western Europe?
Other paper and paperboard β€” production in Western Europe was 26.72 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 Europe?
The highest recorded value was 28.90 million t in 2021.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard β€” production recorded in Western Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 5.81 million t in 1961.
How does Western Europe rank for other paper and paperboard β€” production?
Western Europe ranks 8th out of 27 groups with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard β€” production rising or falling in Western Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Western Europe 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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