Pulp for paper — Production in Myanmar
Myanmar: Pulp for paper — Production was 1,200 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulp for paper — Production in Myanmar, 1971–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, pulp for paper — production in Myanmar stood at 1,200 t.
That represents a change of up 20.0% on the previous year and down 97.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulp for paper — production in Myanmar peaked at 47,000 t in 2001 and was at its lowest, 500 t, in 1971.
That places Myanmar 80th out of 120 countries 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.
Pulp for paper — Production in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 500 t | — |
| 1972 | 10,000 t | +1900.0% |
| 1973 | 13,000 t | +30.0% |
| 1974 | 13,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 13,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 13,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 13,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 13,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 13,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 13,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 13,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 13,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 13,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 13,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 15,000 t | +15.4% |
| 1986 | 18,000 t | +20.0% |
| 1987 | 6,000 t | -66.7% |
| 1988 | 6,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3,000 t | -50.0% |
| 1990 | 2,000 t | -33.3% |
| 1991 | 2,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1,000 t | -50.0% |
| 1994 | 9,000 t | +800.0% |
| 1995 | 9,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 9,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 19,000 t | +111.1% |
| 1998 | 17,000 t | -10.5% |
| 1999 | 39,000 t | +129.4% |
| 2000 | 42,000 t | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 47,000 t | +11.9% |
| 2002 | 18,200 t | -61.3% |
| 2003 | 14,500 t | -20.3% |
| 2004 | 15,200 t | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 39,800 t | +161.8% |
| 2006 | 39,800 t | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 39,800 t | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 39,800 t | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 39,800 t | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 39,800 t | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 39,800 t | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 39,800 t | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 39,800 t | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 39,800 t | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 39,800 t | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 39,800 t | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 38,600 t | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 38,600 t | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1,000 t | -97.4% |
| 2020 | 1,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1,200 t | +20.0% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 1,200 t is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 716,500 t, 0% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,278 t | 500 t | 13,000 t | 9 |
| 1980s | 11,300 t | 3,000 t | 18,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,900 t | 1,000 t | 39,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,590 t | 14,500 t | 47,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 35,680 t | 1,000 t | 39,800 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,040 t | 1,000 t | 1,200 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More environment data for Myanmar
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.016 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 0.9805 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.243 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.43 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.3823 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.7174 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulp for paper — production in Myanmar?
- Pulp for paper — production in Myanmar was 1,200 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulp for paper — production recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 47,000 t in 2001.
- What is the lowest pulp for paper — production recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 500 t in 1971.
- How does Myanmar rank for pulp for paper — production?
- Myanmar ranks 80th out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulp for paper — production rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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