Paper and paperboard — Production in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Paper and paperboard — Production was 154,809 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Production in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024
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 28th out of 30 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.
Paper and paperboard — Production in Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,700 t | — |
| 1962 | 9,700 t | -9.3% |
| 1963 | 15,420 t | +59.0% |
| 1964 | 19,400 t | +25.8% |
| 1965 | 25,600 t | +32.0% |
| 1966 | 25,200 t | -1.6% |
| 1967 | 29,800 t | +18.3% |
| 1968 | 33,800 t | +13.4% |
| 1969 | 39,300 t | +16.3% |
| 1970 | 47,100 t | +19.8% |
| 1971 | 52,700 t | +11.9% |
| 1972 | 54,400 t | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 57,400 t | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 63,200 t | +10.1% |
| 1975 | 86,717 t | +37.2% |
| 1976 | 101,600 t | +17.2% |
| 1977 | 115,600 t | +13.8% |
| 1978 | 130,600 t | +13.0% |
| 1979 | 136,600 t | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 143,100 t | +4.8% |
| 1981 | 156,435 t | +9.3% |
| 1982 | 168,212 t | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 167,787 t | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 170,265 t | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 214,747 t | +26.1% |
| 1986 | 217,435 t | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 247,602 t | +13.9% |
| 1988 | 236,728 t | -4.4% |
| 1989 | 246,804 t | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 229,629 t | -7.0% |
| 1991 | 224,621 t | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 306,240 t | +36.3% |
| 1993 | 300,525 t | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 241,095 t | -19.8% |
| 1995 | 243,226 t | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 257,775 t | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 262,180 t | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 247,882 t | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 249,804 t | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 260,873 t | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 203,923 t | -21.8% |
| 2002 | 216,523 t | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 278,339 t | +28.5% |
| 2004 | 339,899 t | +22.1% |
| 2005 | 451,199 t | +32.7% |
| 2006 | 439,199 t | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 339,599 t | -22.7% |
| 2008 | 334,499 t | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 106,125 t | -68.3% |
| 2010 | 132,239 t | +24.6% |
| 2011 | 132,239 t | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 132,239 t | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 220,371 t | +66.6% |
| 2014 | 189,351 t | -14.1% |
| 2015 | 205,192 t | +8.4% |
| 2016 | 154,993 t | -24.5% |
| 2017 | 154,809 t | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 154,809 t | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 154,809 t | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 154,809 t | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 154,809 t | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 154,809 t | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 154,809 t | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 154,809 t | +0.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Paper and paperboard — Production in Eastern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -68.3% | 334,499 t | 106,125 t |
| 2013 | +66.6% | 132,239 t | 220,371 t |
| 1963 | +59.0% | 9,700 t | 15,420 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More environment data for Eastern Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.18 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.28 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Watermelons — Production 430,941 t (2024)
- Watermelons — Yield 15,771 kg/ha (2024)
- Watermelons — Area harvested 27,325 ha (2024)
- Watermelons — Gross Production Value 99,983 1000 Int$ (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, annual 11.79 % change on previous year (2024)
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 28th out of 30 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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About this data
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