Printing and writing papers β€” Production in European Union (27)

European Union (27): Printing and writing papers β€” Production was 14.51 million t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
14.51 million t
Change on year
up 2.4%
Rank
2nd
of 10 groups
All-time high
37.14 million t
in 2006
All-time low
3.79 million t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Printing and writing papers β€” Production in European Union (27), 1961–2024

010.0M20.0M30.0M40.0M196119922024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for printing and writing papers β€” production in European Union (27) is 14.51 million t, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and down 50.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, printing and writing papers β€” production in European Union (27) peaked at 37.14 million t in 2006 and was at its lowest, 3.79 million t, in 1961.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 5.32 million t 3.79 million t 7.73 million t 9
1970s 10.25 million t 8.33 million t 12.83 million t 10
1980s 15.99 million t 13.03 million t 20.51 million t 10
1990s 25.27 million t 21.00 million t 30.46 million t 10
2000s 34.13 million t 30.67 million t 37.14 million t 10
2010s 28.88 million t 24.12 million t 32.75 million t 10
2020s 17.73 million t 14.16 million t 21.28 million t 5

Countries ranked near European Union (27)

  1. 1 China (People's Republic of) 25.99 million t compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 25.50 million t compare
  3. 3 Japan 5.44 million t compare
  4. 4 India 5.01 million t compare
  5. 5 Indonesia 4.81 million t compare

See the full ranking of 142 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is printing and writing papers β€” production in European Union (27)?
Printing and writing papers β€” production in European Union (27) was 14.51 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest printing and writing papers β€” production recorded in European Union (27)?
The highest recorded value was 37.14 million t in 2006.
What is the lowest printing and writing papers β€” production recorded in European Union (27)?
The lowest recorded value was 3.79 million t in 1961.
How does European Union (27) rank for printing and writing papers β€” production?
European Union (27) ranks 2nd out of 10 groups with data for 2024.
Is printing and writing papers β€” production rising or falling in European Union (27)?
Over the last ten years it is down 50.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this European Union (27) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Printing and writing papers β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Printing and writing papers β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
142 places, 6,820 data points, 1961–2024
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