Paper and paperboard — Production in Ireland

Ireland: Paper and paperboard — Production was 60,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
60,000 t
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
84th
of 144 countries
All-time high
152,000 t
in 1973
All-time low
0 t
in 1992
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Paper and paperboard — Production in Ireland, 1961–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k196119922024

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

Analysis

In 2024, paper and paperboard — production in Ireland stood at 60,000 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — production in Ireland peaked at 152,000 t in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1992.

That places Ireland 84th out of 144 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 86,511 t 58,000 t 106,000 t 9
1970s 113,600 t 88,000 t 152,000 t 10
1980s 32,200 t 20,000 t 55,000 t 10
1990s 15,500 t 0 t 42,000 t 10
2000s 45,200 t 43,000 t 49,000 t 10
2010s 56,500 t 45,000 t 60,000 t 10
2020s 60,000 t 60,000 t 60,000 t 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 81 Kuwait 67,000 t compare
  2. 81 Paraguay 67,000 t compare
  3. 83 Algeria 63,500 t compare
  4. 85 Bangladesh 58,000 t compare
  5. 86 Mali 56,000 t compare
  6. 87 Jordan 54,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — production in Ireland?
Paper and paperboard — production in Ireland was 60,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 152,000 t in 1973.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1992.
How does Ireland rank for paper and paperboard — production?
Ireland ranks 84th out of 144 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland 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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