Paper and paperboard — Production in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Paper and paperboard — Production was 154,809 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
154,809 t
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
29th
of 31 groups
All-time high
451,199 t
in 2005
All-time low
9,700 t
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Paper and paperboard — Production in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, paper and paperboard — production in Eastern Africa stood at 154,809 t.

That represents a change of down 18.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — production in Eastern Africa peaked at 451,199 t in 2005 and was at its lowest, 9,700 t, in 1962.

That places Eastern Africa 29th out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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
1960s 23,213 t 9,700 t 39,300 t 9
1970s 84,592 t 47,100 t 136,600 t 10
1980s 196,912 t 143,100 t 247,602 t 10
1990s 256,298 t 224,621 t 306,240 t 10
2000s 297,018 t 106,125 t 451,199 t 10
2010s 163,105 t 132,239 t 220,371 t 10
2020s 154,809 t 154,809 t 154,809 t 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 26 Türkiye 2.77 million t compare
  2. 27 Australia 2.65 million t compare
  3. 28 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 2.10 million t compare
  4. 29 Portugal 1.89 million t compare
  5. 30 Argentina 1.74 million t compare
  6. 31 Belgium-Luxembourg 1.73 million t compare
  7. 32 Belgium 1.36 million t compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — production in Eastern Africa?
Paper and paperboard — production in Eastern Africa was 154,809 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 451,199 t in 2005.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 9,700 t in 1962.
How does Eastern Africa rank for paper and paperboard — production?
Eastern Africa ranks 29th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Africa 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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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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