Paper and paperboard — Production in Poland

Poland: Paper and paperboard — Production was 4.91 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.91 million t
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
19th
of 144 countries
All-time high
5.32 million t
in 2021
All-time low
689,200 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Paper and paperboard — Production in Poland, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

Poland recorded 4.91 million t for paper and paperboard — production in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — production in Poland peaked at 5.32 million t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 689,200 t, in 1961.

That places Poland 19th out of 144 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 803,044 t 689,200 t 887,800 t 9
1970s 1.21 million t 961,400 t 1.36 million t 10
1980s 1.29 million t 1.12 million t 1.45 million t 10
1990s 1.35 million t 1.06 million t 1.84 million t 10
2000s 2.64 million t 1.93 million t 3.27 million t 10
2010s 4.33 million t 3.70 million t 4.88 million t 10
2020s 5.04 million t 4.62 million t 5.32 million t 5

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 16 Spain 6.56 million t compare
  2. 17 Mexico 6.42 million t compare
  3. 18 Thailand 5.43 million t compare
  4. 20 Austria 4.56 million t compare
  5. 21 China, Taiwan Province of 3.87 million t compare
  6. 22 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 3.29 million t compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — production in Poland?
Paper and paperboard — production in Poland was 4.91 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 5.32 million t in 2021.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 689,200 t in 1961.
How does Poland rank for paper and paperboard — production?
Poland ranks 19th out of 144 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland 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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