What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import quantity, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 0 t per US$ of GDP in 1991.

How does South Africa rank for paper and paperboard — import quantity, per unit of gdp?

South Africa ranks 62nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is paper and paperboard — import quantity, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP in South Africa

Name: Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP in South Africa
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South Africa: Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP was 0 t per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0 t per US$ of GDP

Change on year

up 14.5%

World rank

62nd

of 179 countries

All-time high

0 t per US$ of GDP

in 1961

All-time low

0 t per US$ of GDP

in 1991

Years of data

1961–2024

Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in t per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for paper and paperboard — import quantity, per unit of gdp in South Africa is 0 t per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 14.5% on the previous year and up 8.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — import quantity, per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0 t per US$ of GDP in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0 t per US$ of GDP, in 1991.

That places South Africa 62nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year	t per US$ of GDP	Change
1961	0 t per US$ of GDP	—
1962	0 t per US$ of GDP	-12.1%
1963	0 t per US$ of GDP	-3.0%
1964	0 t per US$ of GDP	+7.0%
1965	0 t per US$ of GDP	-6.6%
1966	0 t per US$ of GDP	-35.0%
1967	0 t per US$ of GDP	+8.4%
1968	0 t per US$ of GDP	-4.7%
1969	0 t per US$ of GDP	+10.1%
1970	0 t per US$ of GDP	+11.0%
1971	0 t per US$ of GDP	-24.7%
1972	0 t per US$ of GDP	-57.4%
1973	0 t per US$ of GDP	+23.7%
1974	0 t per US$ of GDP	+19.0%
1975	0 t per US$ of GDP	-47.2%
1976	0 t per US$ of GDP	-22.2%
1977	0 t per US$ of GDP	-25.1%
1978	0 t per US$ of GDP	-4.4%
1979	0 t per US$ of GDP	-26.5%
1980	0 t per US$ of GDP	+36.8%
1981	0 t per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
1982	0 t per US$ of GDP	+0.2%
1983	0 t per US$ of GDP	-29.5%
1984	0 t per US$ of GDP	+10.6%
1985	0 t per US$ of GDP	+87.7%
1986	0 t per US$ of GDP	-10.9%
1987	0 t per US$ of GDP	-30.3%
1988	0 t per US$ of GDP	+25.7%
1989	0 t per US$ of GDP	-34.2%
1990	0 t per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
1991	0 t per US$ of GDP	-6.8%
1992	0 t per US$ of GDP	+51.3%
1993	0 t per US$ of GDP	-3.8%
1994	0 t per US$ of GDP	+5.6%
1995	0 t per US$ of GDP	+1.0%
1996	0 t per US$ of GDP	+6.6%
1997	0 t per US$ of GDP	-15.5%
1998	0 t per US$ of GDP	+7.4%
1999	0 t per US$ of GDP	+5.3%
2000	0 t per US$ of GDP	-0.2%
2001	0 t per US$ of GDP	-15.1%
2002	0 t per US$ of GDP	+23.0%
2003	0 t per US$ of GDP	-1.9%
2004	0 t per US$ of GDP	-17.6%
2005	0 t per US$ of GDP	-11.8%
2006	0 t per US$ of GDP	+36.9%
2007	0 t per US$ of GDP	-5.8%
2008	0 t per US$ of GDP	-4.4%
2009	0 t per US$ of GDP	+10.2%
2010	0 t per US$ of GDP	-22.1%
2011	0 t per US$ of GDP	-6.9%
2012	0 t per US$ of GDP	+15.9%
2013	0 t per US$ of GDP	+9.3%
2014	0 t per US$ of GDP	+1.6%
2015	0 t per US$ of GDP	+12.7%
2016	0 t per US$ of GDP	+4.3%
2017	0 t per US$ of GDP	-7.5%
2018	0 t per US$ of GDP	-3.5%
2019	0 t per US$ of GDP	-1.6%
2020	0 t per US$ of GDP	-1.1%
2021	0 t per US$ of GDP	-12.4%
2022	0 t per US$ of GDP	+35.1%
2023	0 t per US$ of GDP	-21.4%
2024	0 t per US$ of GDP	+14.5%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	9
1970s	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	0 t per US$ of GDP	5

Countries ranked near South Africa

59 Italy 0 t per US$ of GDP compare
60 Malawi 0 t per US$ of GDP compare
61 Ghana 0 t per US$ of GDP compare
63 Germany 0 t per US$ of GDP compare
64 Georgia 0 t per US$ of GDP compare
65 Nepal 0 t per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 180 places →

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)
Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 20.46 % change on previous year (2024)
Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per capita 0.012 t per person (2024)
Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 3.25 % change on previous year (2024)
Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Paper and paperboard — Import value, per capita 0.0126 1000 USD per person (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — import quantity, per unit of gdp in South Africa?: Paper and paperboard — import quantity, per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 t per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest paper and paperboard — import quantity, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 0 t per US$ of GDP in 1961.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import quantity, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0 t per US$ of GDP in 1991.
How does South Africa rank for paper and paperboard — import quantity, per unit of gdp?: South Africa ranks 62nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — import quantity, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. 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 Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Paper and paperboard — Import quantity divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

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Indicator: Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP
Unit: t per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 180 places, 8,780 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

Paper and paperboard — Import quantity divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.