Paper and paperboard — Production in Chile

Chile: Paper and paperboard — Production was 1.32 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.32 million t
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
33rd
of 144 countries
All-time high
1.44 million t
in 2011
All-time low
123,300 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Paper and paperboard — Production in Chile, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for paper and paperboard — production in Chile is 1.32 million t, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — production in Chile peaked at 1.44 million t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 123,300 t, in 1961.

Chile ranks 33rd of 144 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 185,322 t 123,300 t 247,400 t 9
1970s 267,130 t 234,300 t 296,000 t 10
1980s 379,600 t 306,000 t 449,000 t 10
1990s 582,382 t 462,000 t 824,000 t 10
2000s 1.15 million t 861,000 t 1.38 million t 10
2010s 1.26 million t 1.11 million t 1.44 million t 10
2020s 1.26 million t 1.13 million t 1.32 million t 5

Countries ranked near Chile

  1. 30 Argentina 1.74 million t compare
  2. 31 Belgium-Luxembourg 1.73 million t compare
  3. 32 Belgium 1.36 million t compare
  4. 34 Colombia 1.22 million t compare
  5. 35 Saudi Arabia 1.19 million t compare
  6. 36 Norway 1.02 million t compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — production in Chile?
Paper and paperboard — production in Chile was 1.32 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Chile?
The highest recorded value was 1.44 million t in 2011.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Chile?
The lowest recorded value was 123,300 t in 1961.
How does Chile rank for paper and paperboard — production?
Chile ranks 33rd out of 144 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Chile?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chile data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Paper and paperboard — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
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
175 places, 8,631 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