Pulp for paper — Production in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Pulp for paper — Production was 0 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulp for paper — Production in Middle Africa, 1962–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pulp for paper — production in Middle Africa is 0 t, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.
Over the whole period, pulp for paper — production in Middle Africa peaked at 43,000 t in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1985.
That places Middle Africa 30th out of 30 groups 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.
Pulp for paper — Production in Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 14,600 t | — |
| 1963 | 21,000 t | +43.8% |
| 1964 | 25,500 t | +21.4% |
| 1965 | 24,900 t | -2.4% |
| 1966 | 27,000 t | +8.4% |
| 1967 | 26,000 t | -3.7% |
| 1968 | 30,000 t | +15.4% |
| 1969 | 36,400 t | +21.3% |
| 1970 | 38,500 t | +5.8% |
| 1971 | 34,900 t | -9.4% |
| 1972 | 37,100 t | +6.3% |
| 1973 | 43,000 t | +15.9% |
| 1974 | 37,000 t | -14.0% |
| 1975 | 37,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 37,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 37,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 37,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 37,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 37,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 37,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 37,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2,000 t | -94.6% |
| 1984 | 2,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 0 t | — |
| 1987 | 0 t | — |
| 1988 | 0 t | — |
| 1989 | 0 t | — |
| 1990 | 0 t | — |
| 1991 | 0 t | — |
| 1992 | 0 t | — |
| 1993 | 0 t | — |
| 1994 | 0 t | — |
| 1995 | 0 t | — |
| 1996 | 0 t | — |
| 1997 | 0 t | — |
| 1998 | 0 t | — |
| 1999 | 0 t | — |
| 2000 | 0 t | — |
| 2001 | 0 t | — |
| 2002 | 0 t | — |
| 2003 | 0 t | — |
| 2004 | 0 t | — |
| 2005 | 0 t | — |
| 2006 | 0 t | — |
| 2007 | 0 t | — |
| 2008 | 0 t | — |
| 2009 | 0 t | — |
| 2010 | 0 t | — |
| 2011 | 0 t | — |
| 2012 | 0 t | — |
| 2013 | 0 t | — |
| 2014 | 0 t | — |
| 2015 | 0 t | — |
| 2016 | 0 t | — |
| 2017 | 0 t | — |
| 2018 | 0 t | — |
| 2019 | 0 t | — |
| 2020 | 0 t | — |
| 2021 | 0 t | — |
| 2022 | 0 t | — |
| 2023 | 0 t | — |
| 2024 | 0 t | — |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulp for paper — Production in Middle Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | -100.0% | 2,000 t | 0 t |
| 1983 | -94.6% | 37,000 t | 2,000 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25,675 t | 14,600 t | 36,400 t | 8 |
| 1970s | 37,550 t | 34,900 t | 43,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,500 t | 0 t | 37,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
- 27 South Africa 852,000 t compare
- 28 Czechoslovakia 755,000 t compare
- 29 Argentina 733,641 t compare
- 30 Slovakia 651,809 t compare
- 31 Czechia 601,000 t compare
- 32 Yugoslav SFR 495,000 t compare
- 33 Republic of Korea 489,000 t compare
More environment data for Middle Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -9.38 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -9.88 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.198 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.13 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 3,754 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 122.87 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 16.92 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 354,880 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulp for paper — production in Middle Africa?
- Pulp for paper — production in Middle Africa was 0 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulp for paper — production recorded in Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 43,000 t in 1973.
- What is the lowest pulp for paper — production recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1985.
- How does Middle Africa rank for pulp for paper — production?
- Middle Africa ranks 30th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Where does this Middle Africa 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