Recovered paper — Production, annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Recovered paper — Production, annual growth rate was -2.4 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-2.4 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 40.8%
World rank
126th
of 138 countries
All-time high
21.58 % change on previous year
in 1994
All-time low
-19.64 % change on previous year
in 1975
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Recovered paper — Production, annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1962–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, recovered paper — production, annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at -2.4 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 40.8% on the previous year and down 268.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — production, annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 21.58 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -19.64 % change on previous year, in 1975.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 126th of 138 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Recovered paper — Production, annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Recovered paper — Production, annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 -4.01 % change on previous year
1963 5.69 % change on previous year -241.8%
1964 6.1 % change on previous year +7.2%
1965 7.82 % change on previous year +28.3%
1966 -3.51 % change on previous year -144.9%
1967 -0.9401 % change on previous year -73.3%
1968 8.36 % change on previous year -989.6%
1969 5.25 % change on previous year -37.2%
1970 3.28 % change on previous year -37.7%
1971 -5.74 % change on previous year -275.2%
1972 17.95 % change on previous year -412.7%
1973 3.85 % change on previous year -78.6%
1974 -4.32 % change on previous year -212.2%
1975 -19.64 % change on previous year +355.0%
1976 10.83 % change on previous year -155.1%
1977 4.35 % change on previous year -59.8%
1978 3.48 % change on previous year -20.0%
1979 6.97 % change on previous year +100.1%
1980 2.04 % change on previous year -70.7%
1981 -5.3 % change on previous year -359.9%
1982 -5.78 % change on previous year +9.1%
1983 2.87 % change on previous year -149.7%
1984 5.68 % change on previous year +97.7%
1985 -0.5819 % change on previous year -110.3%
1986 10.54 % change on previous year -1910.5%
1987 10.88 % change on previous year +3.2%
1988 6.58 % change on previous year -39.5%
1989 2.65 % change on previous year -59.6%
1990 3.86 % change on previous year +45.5%
1991 0.1293 % change on previous year -96.7%
1992 -1.26 % change on previous year -1073.7%
1993 6.08 % change on previous year -583.0%
1994 21.58 % change on previous year +254.8%
1995 -3.8 % change on previous year -117.6%
1996 14 % change on previous year -468.0%
1997 15.31 % change on previous year +9.4%
1998 0.2406 % change on previous year -98.4%
1999 2.72 % change on previous year +1030.6%
2000 3.23 % change on previous year +18.8%
2001 4.15 % change on previous year +28.4%
2002 8.09 % change on previous year +95.0%
2003 5.63 % change on previous year -30.4%
2004 13.03 % change on previous year +131.3%
2005 8.31 % change on previous year -36.2%
2006 3.85 % change on previous year -53.7%
2007 7.51 % change on previous year +94.8%
2008 1.75 % change on previous year -76.7%
2009 -6.99 % change on previous year -499.0%
2010 -1.86 % change on previous year -73.3%
2011 0.4123 % change on previous year -122.1%
2012 2.04 % change on previous year +394.9%
2013 -3.65 % change on previous year -278.7%
2014 1.43 % change on previous year -139.2%
2015 -1.27 % change on previous year -189.0%
2016 -1.1 % change on previous year -13.6%
2017 -0.6773 % change on previous year -38.4%
2018 -3 % change on previous year +342.6%
2019 -2.53 % change on previous year -15.5%
2020 -9.54 % change on previous year +276.6%
2021 6.86 % change on previous year -171.9%
2022 -5.98 % change on previous year -187.2%
2023 -4.06 % change on previous year -32.2%
2024 -2.4 % change on previous year -40.8%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Recovered paper — Production, annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.

YearChange FromTo
1986 +1910.5% -0.5819 % change on previous year 10.54 % change on previous year
1992 -1073.7% 0.1293 % change on previous year -1.26 % change on previous year
1999 +1030.6% 0.2406 % change on previous year 2.72 % change on previous year
1968 +989.6% -0.9401 % change on previous year 8.36 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3.09 % change on previous year -4.01 % change on previous year 8.36 % change on previous year 8
1970s 2.1 % change on previous year -19.64 % change on previous year 17.95 % change on previous year 10
1980s 2.96 % change on previous year -5.78 % change on previous year 10.88 % change on previous year 10
1990s 5.89 % change on previous year -3.8 % change on previous year 21.58 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.86 % change on previous year -6.99 % change on previous year 13.03 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.02 % change on previous year -3.65 % change on previous year 2.04 % change on previous year 10
2020s -3.02 % change on previous year -9.54 % change on previous year 6.86 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 123 Germany -1.45 % change on previous year compare
  2. 124 Australia and New Zealand -1.9 % change on previous year compare
  3. 125 Australia -2.14 % change on previous year compare
  4. 127 Japan -2.7 % change on previous year compare
  5. 128 South Africa -8.04 % change on previous year compare
  6. 129 Canada -13.45 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — production, annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Recovered paper — production, annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was -2.4 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest recovered paper — production, annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 21.58 % change on previous year in 1994.
What is the lowest recovered paper — production, annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was -19.64 % change on previous year in 1975.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for recovered paper — production, annual growth rate?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 126th out of 138 countries with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — production, annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 268.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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Indicator
Recovered paper — Production, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
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.