Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate was 3.75 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.75 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 81.7%
Rank
12th
of 21 regions
All-time high
142.5 % change on previous year
in 1971
All-time low
-65.12 % change on previous year
in 1995
Years of data
63
1962–2024
Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in Middle Africa, 1962–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for printing and writing papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in Middle Africa is 3.75 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 81.7% on the previous year and down 27.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in Middle Africa peaked at 142.5 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -65.12 % change on previous year, in 1995.
Middle Africa ranks 12th of 21 regions 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.
Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 133.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 4.76 % change on previous year | -96.4% |
| 1964 | 18.18 % change on previous year | +281.8% |
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1966 | 15.38 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -56.7% |
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1969 | -3.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 29.03 % change on previous year | -1029.0% |
| 1971 | 142.5 % change on previous year | +390.8% |
| 1972 | -34.02 % change on previous year | -123.9% |
| 1973 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -104.6% |
| 1974 | 15.38 % change on previous year | +884.6% |
| 1975 | 125.33 % change on previous year | +714.7% |
| 1976 | -49.11 % change on previous year | -139.2% |
| 1977 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1978 | -11.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 9.21 % change on previous year | -179.2% |
| 1980 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1981 | -21.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 15.38 % change on previous year | -170.9% |
| 1983 | -22.67 % change on previous year | -247.3% |
| 1984 | 10.34 % change on previous year | -145.6% |
| 1985 | 100 % change on previous year | +866.7% |
| 1986 | 64.84 % change on previous year | -35.2% |
| 1987 | -44.55 % change on previous year | -168.7% |
| 1988 | 38.46 % change on previous year | -186.3% |
| 1989 | -26.54 % change on previous year | -169.0% |
| 1990 | -39.5 % change on previous year | +48.8% |
| 1991 | 63.89 % change on previous year | -261.8% |
| 1992 | -4.12 % change on previous year | -106.4% |
| 1993 | 47.59 % change on previous year | -1255.4% |
| 1994 | 14.08 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 1995 | -65.12 % change on previous year | -562.5% |
| 1996 | 125.97 % change on previous year | -293.5% |
| 1997 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -98.6% |
| 1998 | 6.2 % change on previous year | +253.9% |
| 1999 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -130.7% |
| 2000 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -206.9% |
| 2001 | -4.5 % change on previous year | -321.1% |
| 2002 | 44.87 % change on previous year | -1096.9% |
| 2003 | 35.56 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 2004 | 25.07 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2006 | -20.59 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | -2.06 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 2008 | 75.02 % change on previous year | -3737.0% |
| 2009 | -28.23 % change on previous year | -137.6% |
| 2010 | 7.41 % change on previous year | -126.3% |
| 2011 | 29.07 % change on previous year | +292.3% |
| 2012 | 7.13 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 2013 | 0.8431 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 2014 | 5.16 % change on previous year | +512.4% |
| 2015 | -14.74 % change on previous year | -385.5% |
| 2016 | 21.4 % change on previous year | -245.2% |
| 2017 | 25.97 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
| 2018 | -19 % change on previous year | -173.2% |
| 2019 | 8.14 % change on previous year | -142.8% |
| 2020 | -23.44 % change on previous year | -388.1% |
| 2021 | 24.89 % change on previous year | -206.2% |
| 2022 | 10.97 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 2023 | 20.49 % change on previous year | +86.9% |
| 2024 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -81.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21.9 % change on previous year | -3.12 % change on previous year | 133.33 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 22.83 % change on previous year | -49.11 % change on previous year | 142.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.36 % change on previous year | -44.55 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.88 % change on previous year | -65.12 % change on previous year | 125.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.72 % change on previous year | -28.23 % change on previous year | 75.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.14 % change on previous year | -19 % change on previous year | 29.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.33 % change on previous year | -23.44 % change on previous year | 24.89 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
- 9 Tunisia 114.13 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Jordan 109.73 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Marshall Islands 107.89 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Uganda 107.56 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Montserrat 100 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Djibouti 95.09 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Falkland Islands (Malvinas) 71.43 % change on previous year compare
More environment data for Middle Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -9.38 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -9.88 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.13 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.198 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 1.37 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 16.92 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 1,530 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 3,754 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 16.92 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in Middle Africa?
- Printing and writing papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in Middle Africa was 3.75 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest printing and writing papers — import quantity, annual growth rate recorded in Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 142.5 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers — import quantity, annual growth rate recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -65.12 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Middle Africa rank for printing and writing papers — import quantity, annual growth rate?
- Middle Africa ranks 12th out of 21 regions with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers — import quantity, annual growth rate rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Printing and writing papers — Import quantity. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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The year-on-year percentage change in Printing and writing papers — Import quantity. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.