Recovered paper — Production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Recovered paper — Production, annual growth rate was 1.74 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.74 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 141.8%
World rank
21st
of 138 countries
All-time high
43.77 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-14.61 % change on previous year
in 1998
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Recovered paper — Production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1971–2024

-2002040197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for recovered paper — production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea is 1.74 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 141.8% on the previous year and up 95.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea peaked at 43.77 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -14.61 % change on previous year, in 1998.

Republic of Korea ranks 21st of 138 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Recovered paper — Production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Recovered paper — Production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 27.5 % change on previous year
1972 37.25 % change on previous year +35.5%
1973 3.57 % change on previous year -90.4%
1974 7.59 % change on previous year +112.4%
1975 33.97 % change on previous year +347.8%
1976 34.45 % change on previous year +1.4%
1977 43.77 % change on previous year +27.1%
1978 29.46 % change on previous year -32.7%
1979 15.3 % change on previous year -48.1%
1980 -3.48 % change on previous year -122.8%
1981 -3.26 % change on previous year -6.3%
1982 -1.78 % change on previous year -45.6%
1983 23.69 % change on previous year -1433.7%
1984 14.47 % change on previous year -38.9%
1985 4.34 % change on previous year -70.0%
1986 21.18 % change on previous year +387.6%
1987 19.19 % change on previous year -9.4%
1988 20.42 % change on previous year +6.4%
1989 33.85 % change on previous year +65.7%
1990 -1.42 % change on previous year -104.2%
1991 11.68 % change on previous year -922.8%
1992 11.03 % change on previous year -5.6%
1993 16.17 % change on previous year +46.6%
1994 22.36 % change on previous year +38.3%
1995 10.8 % change on previous year -51.7%
1996 7.7 % change on previous year -28.7%
1997 14.88 % change on previous year +93.3%
1998 -14.61 % change on previous year -198.2%
1999 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2000 29.31 % change on previous year
2001 4.96 % change on previous year -83.1%
2002 14.24 % change on previous year +187.4%
2003 10.2 % change on previous year -28.4%
2004 3.99 % change on previous year -60.9%
2005 3.07 % change on previous year -23.1%
2006 5.21 % change on previous year +69.7%
2007 7.28 % change on previous year +39.9%
2008 -1.2 % change on previous year -116.5%
2009 -0.6454 % change on previous year -46.2%
2010 12.81 % change on previous year -2085.4%
2011 -0.3387 % change on previous year -102.6%
2012 -8.87 % change on previous year +2518.9%
2013 7.48 % change on previous year -184.4%
2014 0.8906 % change on previous year -88.1%
2015 -4.47 % change on previous year -602.0%
2016 0.084 % change on previous year -101.9%
2017 6.06 % change on previous year +7108.2%
2018 -4.23 % change on previous year -169.8%
2019 -3.46 % change on previous year -18.2%
2020 3.68 % change on previous year -206.4%
2021 9.27 % change on previous year +151.9%
2022 -10.25 % change on previous year -210.6%
2023 -4.17 % change on previous year -59.3%
2024 1.74 % change on previous year -141.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 25.87 % change on previous year 3.57 % change on previous year 43.77 % change on previous year 9
1980s 12.86 % change on previous year -3.48 % change on previous year 33.85 % change on previous year 10
1990s 7.86 % change on previous year -14.61 % change on previous year 22.36 % change on previous year 10
2000s 7.64 % change on previous year -1.2 % change on previous year 29.31 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.596 % change on previous year -8.87 % change on previous year 12.81 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.0537 % change on previous year -10.25 % change on previous year 9.27 % change on previous year 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea?
Recovered paper — production, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea was 1.74 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest recovered paper — production, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 43.77 % change on previous year in 1977.
What is the lowest recovered paper — production, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -14.61 % change on previous year in 1998.
How does Republic of Korea rank for recovered paper — production, annual growth rate?
Republic of Korea ranks 21st out of 138 countries with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — production, annual growth rate rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 95.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Recovered paper — Production, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Recovered paper — Production, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
178 places, 7,191 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Recovered paper — Production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.