Recovered paper — Production in Canada
Canada: Recovered paper — Production was 3.05 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Production in Canada, 1964–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, recovered paper — production in Canada stood at 3.05 million t.
That represents a change of down 13.5% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in Canada peaked at 3.86 million t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 332,000 t, in 1966.
That places Canada 20th out of 166 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Recovered paper — Production in Canada, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 402,000 t | — |
| 1965 | 402,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 332,000 t | -17.4% |
| 1967 | 369,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 366,000 t | -0.8% |
| 1969 | 409,000 t | +11.7% |
| 1970 | 630,000 t | +54.0% |
| 1971 | 690,000 t | +9.5% |
| 1972 | 732,000 t | +6.1% |
| 1973 | 760,000 t | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 720,000 t | -5.3% |
| 1975 | 602,000 t | -16.4% |
| 1976 | 710,000 t | +17.9% |
| 1977 | 769,000 t | +8.3% |
| 1978 | 756,000 t | -1.7% |
| 1979 | 832,000 t | +10.1% |
| 1980 | 854,000 t | +2.6% |
| 1981 | 870,000 t | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 832,000 t | -4.4% |
| 1983 | 902,000 t | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 997,000 t | +10.5% |
| 1985 | 1.03 million t | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 1.08 million t | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 1.10 million t | +1.8% |
| 1988 | 1.23 million t | +12.6% |
| 1989 | 1.65 million t | +34.0% |
| 1990 | 1.31 million t | -20.8% |
| 1991 | 1.48 million t | +12.8% |
| 1992 | 1.48 million t | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 2.12 million t | +43.2% |
| 1994 | 2.51 million t | +18.7% |
| 1995 | 2.69 million t | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 2.69 million t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2.69 million t | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2.62 million t | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 2.62 million t | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.62 million t | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2.86 million t | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 2.86 million t | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.70 million t | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 2.70 million t | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2.70 million t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2.85 million t | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 2.85 million t | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.20 million t | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 3.75 million t | +17.2% |
| 2010 | 3.44 million t | -8.2% |
| 2011 | 3.28 million t | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 2.65 million t | -19.3% |
| 2013 | 2.70 million t | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 2.58 million t | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 2.60 million t | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 2.70 million t | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 2.70 million t | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2.70 million t | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2.88 million t | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 2.75 million t | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 2.75 million t | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 3.86 million t | +40.1% |
| 2023 | 3.53 million t | -8.6% |
| 2024 | 3.05 million t | -13.5% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 3.05 million t is above the median for high income countries, which is 320,000 t, 9.5× the median. (57 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Recovered paper — Production in Canada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +54.0% | 409,000 t | 630,000 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 380,000 t | 332,000 t | 409,000 t | 6 |
| 1970s | 720,100 t | 602,000 t | 832,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.05 million t | 832,000 t | 1.65 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.22 million t | 1.31 million t | 2.69 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.91 million t | 2.62 million t | 3.75 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.82 million t | 2.58 million t | 3.44 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.19 million t | 2.75 million t | 3.86 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 19 Indonesia 3.23 million t compare
- 21 USSR 3.03 million t compare
- 22 Australia and New Zealand 2.98 million t compare
- 23 China, Taiwan Province of 2.88 million t compare
More environment data for Canada
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.76 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.642 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.96 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 2.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.7 % 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 -0.3398 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — production in Canada?
- Recovered paper — production in Canada was 3.05 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 3.86 million t in 2022.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 332,000 t in 1966.
- How does Canada rank for recovered paper — production?
- Canada ranks 20th out of 166 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Recovered paper — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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