Other paper and paperboard — Production in World

World: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 337.92 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
337.92 million t
Change on year
up 4.6%
Rank
1st
of 31 groups
All-time high
337.92 million t
in 2024
All-time low
47.12 million t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard — Production in World, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, other paper and paperboard — production in World stood at 337.92 million t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 23.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production in World peaked at 337.92 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 47.12 million t, in 1961.

That places World 1st out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 59.99 million t 47.12 million t 75.70 million t 9
1970s 89.43 million t 77.58 million t 103.11 million t 10
1980s 114.50 million t 100.09 million t 133.71 million t 10
1990s 159.61 million t 138.10 million t 183.52 million t 10
2000s 213.55 million t 185.82 million t 239.69 million t 10
2010s 275.96 million t 249.06 million t 296.25 million t 10
2020s 324.63 million t 307.59 million t 337.92 million t 5

Countries ranked near World

  1. 1 China 113.58 million t compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 110.05 million t compare
  3. 3 India 16.95 million t compare
  4. 4 Japan 14.92 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 World?
Other paper and paperboard — production in World was 337.92 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 World?
The highest recorded value was 337.92 million t in 2024.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in World?
The lowest recorded value was 47.12 million t in 1961.
How does World rank for other paper and paperboard — production?
World ranks 1st out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in World?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this World 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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About this data

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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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