Paper and paperboard — Production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Paper and paperboard — Production, annual growth rate was 0.5769 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.5769 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 111.4%
World rank
42nd
of 142 countries
All-time high
61.03 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-9.53 % change on previous year
in 2008
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Paper and paperboard — Production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1962–2024

0204060196219932024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea is 0.5769 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 111.4% on the previous year and up 146.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea peaked at 61.03 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -9.53 % change on previous year, in 2008.

Republic of Korea ranks 42nd of 142 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Paper and paperboard — Production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Paper and paperboard — Production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 34.13 % change on previous year
1963 9.38 % change on previous year -72.5%
1964 10.31 % change on previous year +9.9%
1965 11.38 % change on previous year +10.4%
1966 15.45 % change on previous year +35.8%
1967 11.29 % change on previous year -26.9%
1968 27.99 % change on previous year +147.8%
1969 21.67 % change on previous year -22.6%
1970 36.99 % change on previous year +70.7%
1971 31.21 % change on previous year -15.6%
1972 12.24 % change on previous year -60.8%
1973 5.35 % change on previous year -56.3%
1974 20.7 % change on previous year +287.0%
1975 7.12 % change on previous year -65.6%
1976 5.44 % change on previous year -23.6%
1977 61.03 % change on previous year +1022.3%
1978 21.44 % change on previous year -64.9%
1979 16.78 % change on previous year -21.8%
1980 5.4 % change on previous year -67.8%
1981 6.13 % change on previous year +13.6%
1982 -2.58 % change on previous year -142.1%
1983 14.1 % change on previous year -646.7%
1984 11.35 % change on previous year -19.5%
1985 4.76 % change on previous year -58.1%
1986 19.94 % change on previous year +319.1%
1987 14.06 % change on previous year -29.5%
1988 15.68 % change on previous year +11.5%
1989 10.11 % change on previous year -35.5%
1990 12.29 % change on previous year +21.5%
1991 8.8 % change on previous year -28.4%
1992 11.82 % change on previous year +34.4%
1993 5.45 % change on previous year -53.9%
1994 10.87 % change on previous year +99.5%
1995 6.88 % change on previous year -36.7%
1996 11.67 % change on previous year +69.6%
1997 8.5 % change on previous year -27.2%
1998 -7.01 % change on previous year -182.4%
1999 14.52 % change on previous year -307.2%
2000 4.88 % change on previous year -66.4%
2001 0.2578 % change on previous year -94.7%
2002 5.14 % change on previous year +1894.9%
2003 3.42 % change on previous year -33.4%
2004 3.58 % change on previous year +4.5%
2005 0.3615 % change on previous year -89.9%
2006 1.46 % change on previous year +303.8%
2007 2.14 % change on previous year +46.6%
2008 -9.53 % change on previous year -545.5%
2009 -1.66 % change on previous year -82.6%
2010 13.33 % change on previous year -903.6%
2011 2.12 % change on previous year -84.1%
2012 0.6752 % change on previous year -68.2%
2013 3.84 % change on previous year +468.5%
2014 -1.23 % change on previous year -132.1%
2015 -0.456 % change on previous year -63.0%
2016 0.7174 % change on previous year -257.3%
2017 -4.81 % change on previous year -771.1%
2018 3.95 % change on previous year -182.0%
2019 -7.65 % change on previous year -293.7%
2020 1.61 % change on previous year -121.0%
2021 1.47 % change on previous year -8.5%
2022 4.8 % change on previous year +226.6%
2023 -5.07 % change on previous year -205.6%
2024 0.5769 % change on previous year -111.4%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Paper and paperboard — Production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea 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.

YearChange FromTo
2002 +1894.9% 0.2578 % change on previous year 5.14 % change on previous year
1977 +1022.3% 5.44 % change on previous year 61.03 % change on previous year
2010 +903.6% -1.66 % change on previous year 13.33 % change on previous year
2017 -771.1% 0.7174 % change on previous year -4.81 % change on previous year
1983 +646.7% -2.58 % change on previous year 14.1 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 17.7 % change on previous year 9.38 % change on previous year 34.13 % change on previous year 8
1970s 21.83 % change on previous year 5.35 % change on previous year 61.03 % change on previous year 10
1980s 9.9 % change on previous year -2.58 % change on previous year 19.94 % change on previous year 10
1990s 8.38 % change on previous year -7.01 % change on previous year 14.52 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.01 % change on previous year -9.53 % change on previous year 5.14 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.05 % change on previous year -7.65 % change on previous year 13.33 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.6772 % change on previous year -5.07 % change on previous year 4.8 % change on previous year 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea?
Paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea was 0.5769 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 61.03 % change on previous year in 1977.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -9.53 % change on previous year in 2008.
How does Republic of Korea rank for paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate?
Republic of Korea ranks 42nd out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — production, annual growth rate rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 146.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Paper and paperboard — Production, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Paper and paperboard — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Paper and paperboard — Production, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
172 places, 8,345 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Paper and paperboard — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.