Other paper and paperboard — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Production, annual growth rate was -8.56 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate in South Africa stood at -8.56 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 98.9% on the previous year and down 250.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 31.85 % change on previous year in 1963 and was at its lowest, -20.36 % change on previous year, in 2009.
South Africa ranks 119th of 140 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 7.53 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 31.85 % change on previous year | +322.7% |
| 1964 | 4.35 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 1965 | 31.48 % change on previous year | +624.1% |
| 1966 | 9.51 % change on previous year | -69.8% |
| 1967 | 7.72 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 1968 | 6.27 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 1969 | -0.2809 % change on previous year | -104.5% |
| 1970 | 7.04 % change on previous year | -2607.0% |
| 1971 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 1972 | 25.38 % change on previous year | +864.6% |
| 1973 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 24.13 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 6.1 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 1979 | 11.49 % change on previous year | +88.5% |
| 1980 | 10.86 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1981 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 8.56 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | -0.6857 % change on previous year | -108.0% |
| 1985 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -754.5% |
| 1986 | 6.94 % change on previous year | +54.6% |
| 1987 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -57.0% |
| 1988 | 10 % change on previous year | +234.8% |
| 1989 | 4.91 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0.4333 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -2.07 % change on previous year | -577.9% |
| 1993 | -15.42 % change on previous year | +644.6% |
| 1994 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -84.5% |
| 1995 | 20.6 % change on previous year | -959.7% |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 14.34 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -107.0% |
| 1999 | -5.63 % change on previous year | +459.5% |
| 2000 | 22.87 % change on previous year | -506.2% |
| 2001 | 8.77 % change on previous year | -61.7% |
| 2002 | 0.9299 % change on previous year | -89.4% |
| 2003 | 0.2457 % change on previous year | -73.6% |
| 2004 | 7.9 % change on previous year | +3117.1% |
| 2005 | -11.47 % change on previous year | -245.1% |
| 2006 | 0.0641 % change on previous year | -100.6% |
| 2007 | 2.24 % change on previous year | +3397.8% |
| 2008 | 4.08 % change on previous year | +81.6% |
| 2009 | -20.36 % change on previous year | -599.6% |
| 2010 | 17.93 % change on previous year | -188.0% |
| 2011 | -11.16 % change on previous year | -162.3% |
| 2012 | 17.45 % change on previous year | -256.3% |
| 2013 | -3 % change on previous year | -117.2% |
| 2014 | -2.44 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 2015 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -284.0% |
| 2016 | 9.88 % change on previous year | +119.8% |
| 2017 | -6.26 % change on previous year | -163.3% |
| 2018 | 5.5 % change on previous year | -188.0% |
| 2019 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -139.2% |
| 2020 | -8.26 % change on previous year | +282.6% |
| 2021 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -130.4% |
| 2022 | 0.9593 % change on previous year | -61.8% |
| 2023 | -4.3 % change on previous year | -548.6% |
| 2024 | -8.56 % change on previous year | +98.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Production, annual growth rate in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +3397.8% | 0.0641 % change on previous year | 2.24 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | +3117.1% | 0.2457 % change on previous year | 7.9 % change on previous year |
| 1970 | +2607.0% | -0.2809 % change on previous year | 7.04 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.3 % change on previous year | -0.2809 % change on previous year | 31.85 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 7.68 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 25.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.93 % change on previous year | -0.6857 % change on previous year | 10.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8847 % change on previous year | -15.42 % change on previous year | 20.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.53 % change on previous year | -20.36 % change on previous year | 22.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.02 % change on previous year | -11.16 % change on previous year | 17.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.53 % change on previous year | -8.56 % change on previous year | 2.51 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.4366 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) 1.85 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate in South Africa was -8.56 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 31.85 % change on previous year in 1963.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.36 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does South Africa rank for other paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 119th out of 140 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 250.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Other paper and paperboard — Production, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Other paper and paperboard — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Other paper and paperboard — Production Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Other paper and paperboard — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.