Printing and writing papers β Production in Western Asia
Western Asia: Printing and writing papers β Production was 398,200 t in 2024. β Volatile
Printing and writing papers β Production in Western Asia, 1961β2024
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 Western Asia is 398,200 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers β production in Western Asia peaked at 498,026 t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 24,800 t, in 1961.
That places Western Asia 19th out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 46,389 t | 24,800 t | 68,700 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 107,390 t | 74,200 t | 128,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 152,000 t | 119,000 t | 194,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 261,400 t | 177,000 t | 346,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 379,890 t | 309,600 t | 464,700 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 474,894 t | 393,200 t | 498,026 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 439,044 t | 398,200 t | 479,340 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia
More environment data for Western Asia
- Standard Deviation 0.404 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.7 Β°C (2025)
- Recovered paper β Production 5.50 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish β Production 5.65 million t (2024)
- Cropland β Area 45,596 1000 ha (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) β Use per capita 1.25 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) β Use per value of agricultural production 2.95 g/Int$ (2024)
- Country area β Area 484,480 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area β Area 479,195 1000 ha (2024)
- Agriculture β Area 274,698 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers β production in Western Asia?
- Printing and writing papers β production in Western Asia was 398,200 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 Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 498,026 t in 2016.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers β production recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,800 t in 1961.
- How does Western Asia rank for printing and writing papers β production?
- Western Asia ranks 19th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers β production rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Asia 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