Printing and writing papers β Production in Western Africa
Western Africa: Printing and writing papers β Production was 16,000 t in 2024. β Volatile
Printing and writing papers β Production in Western Africa, 1995β2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, printing and writing papers β production in Western Africa stood at 16,000 t.
The figure is down 48.4% over five years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers β production in Western Africa peaked at 46,000 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,000 t, in 1996.
Western Africa ranks 28th of 31 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,500 t | 1,000 t | 2,500 t | 3 |
| 2020s | 27,250 t | 16,000 t | 46,000 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
More environment data for Western Africa
- Temperature change 1.37 Β°C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 Β°C (2025)
- Wood fuel, coniferous β Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous β Production 241.74 million m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous β Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood β Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood β Import quantity 79,324 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood β Export value 113,229 1000 USD (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs β Production 13.78 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous β Production 20.62 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers β production in Western Africa?
- Printing and writing papers β production in Western Africa was 16,000 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 Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 46,000 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers β production recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 t in 1996.
- How does Western Africa rank for printing and writing papers β production?
- Western Africa ranks 28th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
- Where does this Western Africa 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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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en