Other paper and paperboard — Production in World
World: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 337.92 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Production in World, 1961–2024
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 30 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.
Other paper and paperboard — Production in World, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 47.12 million t | — |
| 1962 | 49.58 million t | +5.2% |
| 1963 | 52.55 million t | +6.0% |
| 1964 | 56.33 million t | +7.2% |
| 1965 | 60.00 million t | +6.5% |
| 1966 | 63.76 million t | +6.3% |
| 1967 | 64.71 million t | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 70.18 million t | +8.5% |
| 1969 | 75.70 million t | +7.9% |
| 1970 | 77.58 million t | +2.5% |
| 1971 | 79.40 million t | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 85.45 million t | +7.6% |
| 1973 | 91.73 million t | +7.4% |
| 1974 | 92.64 million t | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 81.19 million t | -12.4% |
| 1976 | 91.53 million t | +12.7% |
| 1977 | 94.05 million t | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 97.64 million t | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 103.11 million t | +5.6% |
| 1980 | 102.70 million t | -0.4% |
| 1981 | 101.44 million t | -1.2% |
| 1982 | 100.09 million t | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 105.48 million t | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 112.09 million t | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 113.80 million t | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 119.59 million t | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 125.03 million t | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 131.09 million t | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 133.71 million t | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 138.10 million t | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 141.27 million t | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 143.03 million t | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 148.11 million t | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 155.95 million t | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 166.30 million t | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 167.08 million t | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 175.77 million t | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 176.92 million t | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 183.52 million t | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 186.25 million t | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 185.82 million t | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 193.25 million t | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 199.30 million t | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 208.26 million t | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 218.07 million t | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 230.27 million t | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 238.77 million t | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 239.69 million t | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 235.84 million t | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 249.06 million t | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 259.02 million t | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 262.30 million t | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 263.72 million t | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 274.31 million t | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 281.07 million t | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 286.68 million t | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 294.33 million t | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 292.84 million t | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 296.25 million t | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 307.59 million t | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 327.64 million t | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 326.84 million t | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 323.18 million t | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 337.92 million t | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 China 113.58 million t compare
- 2 China, mainland 110.05 million t compare
- 3 United States 55.88 million t compare
- 4 India 16.95 million t compare
More environment data for World
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.5 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.99 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.208 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.88 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 4.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.2123 % change on previous year (2024)
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 30 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
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