Other paper and paperboard — Production in Zambia

Zambia: Other paper and paperboard — Production was 1,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,000 t
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
118th
of 143 countries
All-time high
7,500 t
in 1982
All-time low
1,000 t
in 1985
Years of data
43
1982–2024

Other paper and paperboard — Production in Zambia, 1982–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k1982200320241982: 7.5k t1983: 5.0k t1984: 3.0k t1985: 1.0k t1986: 3.0k t1987: 2.0k t1988: 1.0k t1989: 1.5k t1990: 1.0k t1991: 1.0k t1992: 1.0k t1993: 2.0k t1994: 1.0k t1995: 1.0k t1996: 1.0k t1997: 2.0k t1998: 2.0k t1999: 2.0k t2000: 2.0k t2001: 2.0k t2002: 2.0k t2003: 2.0k t2004: 2.0k t2005: 2.0k t2006: 2.0k t2007: 2.0k t2008: 2.0k t2009: 2.0k t2010: 2.0k t2011: 2.0k t2012: 2.0k t2013: 2.0k t2014: 2.0k t2015: 2.0k t2016: 2.0k t2017: 1.0k t2018: 1.0k t2019: 1.0k t2020: 1.0k t2021: 1.0k t2022: 1.0k t2023: 1.0k t2024: 1.0k t

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

Analysis

In 2024, other paper and paperboard — production in Zambia stood at 1,000 t. That is the lowest value across all 43 years on record.

That represents a change of down 50.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production in Zambia peaked at 7,500 t in 1982 and was at its lowest, 1,000 t, in 1985.

Zambia ranks 118th of 143 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3,000 t 1,000 t 7,500 t 8
1990s 1,400 t 1,000 t 2,000 t 10
2000s 2,000 t 2,000 t 2,000 t 10
2010s 1,700 t 1,000 t 2,000 t 10
2020s 1,000 t 1,000 t 1,000 t 5

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 115 Barbados 2,000 t compare
  2. 115 Mozambique 2,000 t compare
  3. 117 Mauritania 1,100 t compare
  4. 118 Ethiopia PDR 1,000 t compare
  5. 120 Burkina Faso 944 t compare
  6. 121 Kyrgyzstan 700 t compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard — production in Zambia?
Other paper and paperboard — production in Zambia was 1,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 7,500 t in 1982.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 1,000 t in 1985.
How does Zambia rank for other paper and paperboard — production?
Zambia ranks 118th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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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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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