Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate was -24.7 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-24.7 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 236.3%
Rank
20th
of 21 regions
All-time high
192.53 % change on previous year
in 1964
All-time low
-39.93 % change on previous year
in 1995
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1962–2024

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

Analysis

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) recorded -24.7 % change on previous year for printing and writing papers — import value, annual growth rate in 2024.

The figure is down 236.3% on the previous year and down 172.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, printing and writing papers — import value, annual growth rate in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 192.53 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, -39.93 % change on previous year, in 1995.

That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 20th out of 21 regions 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.

Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year

Annual values for Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 18.79 % change on previous year
1963 20.81 % change on previous year +10.7%
1964 192.53 % change on previous year +825.1%
1965 1.15 % change on previous year -99.4%
1966 -23.66 % change on previous year -2161.2%
1967 -26.33 % change on previous year +11.3%
1968 20.6 % change on previous year -178.2%
1969 -4.7 % change on previous year -122.8%
1970 15.86 % change on previous year -437.5%
1971 19.29 % change on previous year +21.6%
1972 13.75 % change on previous year -28.7%
1973 16.76 % change on previous year +21.9%
1974 25.15 % change on previous year +50.1%
1975 29.57 % change on previous year +17.6%
1976 -10.61 % change on previous year -135.9%
1977 -2.88 % change on previous year -72.9%
1978 2.34 % change on previous year -181.3%
1979 14.8 % change on previous year +532.5%
1980 41.5 % change on previous year +180.3%
1981 16.38 % change on previous year -60.5%
1982 -2.19 % change on previous year -113.4%
1983 -8.34 % change on previous year +281.4%
1984 5.27 % change on previous year -163.2%
1985 -4.74 % change on previous year -190.0%
1986 3.81 % change on previous year -180.4%
1987 0.8922 % change on previous year -76.6%
1988 19.43 % change on previous year +2077.7%
1989 -33.18 % change on previous year -270.8%
1990 18.06 % change on previous year -154.4%
1991 3.88 % change on previous year -78.5%
1992 0.6231 % change on previous year -83.9%
1993 11.39 % change on previous year +1727.5%
1994 35.31 % change on previous year +210.1%
1995 -39.93 % change on previous year -213.1%
1996 50.53 % change on previous year -226.6%
1997 33.87 % change on previous year -33.0%
1998 20.4 % change on previous year -39.8%
1999 12.97 % change on previous year -36.4%
2000 -3.36 % change on previous year -125.9%
2001 9.27 % change on previous year -375.7%
2002 -21.23 % change on previous year -328.9%
2003 61.93 % change on previous year -391.7%
2004 29.96 % change on previous year -51.6%
2005 4 % change on previous year -86.6%
2006 2.79 % change on previous year -30.2%
2007 27.2 % change on previous year +874.5%
2008 16.67 % change on previous year -38.7%
2009 15.98 % change on previous year -4.1%
2010 18.15 % change on previous year +13.6%
2011 16.32 % change on previous year -10.1%
2012 0.5748 % change on previous year -96.5%
2013 4.72 % change on previous year +721.1%
2014 34.32 % change on previous year +627.1%
2015 -18.74 % change on previous year -154.6%
2016 19.85 % change on previous year -206.0%
2017 12.57 % change on previous year -36.7%
2018 -0.4172 % change on previous year -103.3%
2019 2.19 % change on previous year -625.8%
2020 -26.37 % change on previous year -1302.1%
2021 -4.74 % change on previous year -82.0%
2022 25.31 % change on previous year -634.3%
2023 18.12 % change on previous year -28.4%
2024 -24.7 % change on previous year -236.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 24.9 % change on previous year -26.33 % change on previous year 192.53 % change on previous year 8
1970s 12.4 % change on previous year -10.61 % change on previous year 29.57 % change on previous year 10
1980s 3.88 % change on previous year -33.18 % change on previous year 41.5 % change on previous year 10
1990s 14.71 % change on previous year -39.93 % change on previous year 50.53 % change on previous year 10
2000s 14.32 % change on previous year -21.23 % change on previous year 61.93 % change on previous year 10
2010s 8.95 % change on previous year -18.74 % change on previous year 34.32 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.48 % change on previous year -26.37 % change on previous year 25.31 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 17 Jordan 41.63 % change on previous year compare
  2. 18 Marshall Islands 39.6 % change on previous year compare
  3. 19 Bermuda 39.46 % change on previous year compare
  4. 20 Togo 37.99 % change on previous year compare
  5. 21 Mongolia 36.56 % change on previous year compare
  6. 22 Netherlands Antilles (former) 34.18 % change on previous year compare
  7. 23 Kyrgyzstan 32.63 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is printing and writing papers — import value, annual growth rate in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Printing and writing papers — import value, annual growth rate in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was -24.7 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest printing and writing papers — import value, annual growth rate recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 192.53 % change on previous year in 1964.
What is the lowest printing and writing papers — import value, annual growth rate recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was -39.93 % change on previous year in 1995.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for printing and writing papers — import value, annual growth rate?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 20th out of 21 regions with data for 2024.
Is printing and writing papers — import value, annual growth rate rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is down 172.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Printing and writing papers — Import value, 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 value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
263 places, 12,074 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Printing and writing papers — Import value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.