Recovered paper — Export quantity in Rwanda

Rwanda: Recovered paper — Export quantity was 5,262 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5,262 t
Change on year
up 175.9%
World rank
106th
of 221 countries
All-time high
5,904 t
in 2022
All-time low
14 t
in 2015
Years of data
17
2008–2024

Recovered paper — Export quantity in Rwanda, 2008–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k2008201620242008: 91 t2009: 145 t2010: 132 t2011: 286 t2012: 244 t2013: 183 t2014: 263 t2015: 14 t2016: 55 t2017: 460 t2018: 460 t2019: 1.7k t2020: 918 t2021: 1.9k t2022: 5.9k t2023: 1.9k t2024: 5.3k t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, recovered paper — export quantity in Rwanda stood at 5,262 t.

The figure is up 175.9% on the previous year and up 1,900.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — export quantity in Rwanda peaked at 5,904 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14 t, in 2015.

That places Rwanda 106th out of 221 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.

Recovered paper — Export quantity in Rwanda, year by year

Annual values for Recovered paper — Export quantity in Rwanda, 2008 to 2024.
Year t Change
2008 91 t —
2009 145 t +59.3%
2010 132 t -9.0%
2011 286 t +116.7%
2012 244 t -14.7%
2013 183 t -25.0%
2014 263 t +43.7%
2015 14 t -94.7%
2016 55 t +292.9%
2017 460 t +736.4%
2018 460 t +0.0%
2019 1,670 t +263.0%
2020 918 t -45.0%
2021 1,907 t +107.7%
2022 5,904 t +209.6%
2023 1,907 t -67.7%
2024 5,262 t +175.9%

Rwanda compared with similar countries

  • Rwanda's 5,262 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 106 t, 49.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
  • Rwanda's 5,262 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 191 t, 27.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 118 t 91 t 145 t 2
2010s 376.7 t 14 t 1,670 t 10
2020s 3,180 t 918 t 5,904 t 5

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 103 Peru 6,211 t compare
  2. 104 Jamaica 6,133 t compare
  3. 105 Botswana 5,473 t compare
  4. 107 Mauritius 5,157 t compare
  5. 108 Syrian Arab Republic 5,034 t compare
  6. 108 Syria 5,034 t compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — export quantity in Rwanda?
Recovered paper — export quantity in Rwanda was 5,262 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper — export quantity recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 5,904 t in 2022.
What is the lowest recovered paper — export quantity recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 14 t in 2015.
How does Rwanda rank for recovered paper — export quantity?
Rwanda ranks 106th out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — export quantity rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,900.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Recovered paper — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Recovered paper — Export quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
250 places, 8,283 data points, 1970–2024
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