Pulp for paper — Production in Central America
Central America: Pulp for paper — Production was 263,000 t in 2024. ▼ Falling
Pulp for paper — Production in Central America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, pulp for paper — production in Central America stood at 263,000 t.
The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulp for paper — production in Central America peaked at 961,500 t in 1988 and was at its lowest, 151,800 t, in 2012.
That places Central America 21st out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 321,567 t | 216,900 t | 427,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 578,150 t | 474,000 t | 723,500 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 790,920 t | 676,500 t | 961,500 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 530,860 t | 301,800 t | 784,400 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 398,200 t | 211,800 t | 585,800 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 258,960 t | 151,800 t | 326,800 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 279,580 t | 263,000 t | 309,900 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central America
More environment data for Central America
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.211 °C (2025)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ 2.58 % (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 29.08 million m3 (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 3.69 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 4.26 % (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 72,178 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 5.15 million m3 (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 61,301 million USD (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$ 95,489 million USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulp for paper — production in Central America?
- Pulp for paper — production in Central America was 263,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulp for paper — production recorded in Central America?
- The highest recorded value was 961,500 t in 1988.
- What is the lowest pulp for paper — production recorded in Central America?
- The lowest recorded value was 151,800 t in 2012.
- How does Central America rank for pulp for paper — production?
- Central America ranks 21st out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
- Is pulp for paper — production rising or falling in Central America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central America data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pulp for paper — 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