Recovered paper — Production in Europe
Europe: Recovered paper — Production was 57.94 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Production in Europe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, recovered paper — production in Europe stood at 57.94 million t.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in Europe peaked at 63.27 million t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5.19 million t, in 1961.
That places Europe 4th out of 29 groups 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 Europe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.19 million t | — |
| 1962 | 5.24 million t | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 5.52 million t | +5.3% |
| 1964 | 6.15 million t | +11.5% |
| 1965 | 6.45 million t | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 6.76 million t | +4.9% |
| 1967 | 7.04 million t | +4.1% |
| 1968 | 7.76 million t | +10.2% |
| 1969 | 8.40 million t | +8.3% |
| 1970 | 10.97 million t | +30.5% |
| 1971 | 11.11 million t | +1.3% |
| 1972 | 12.20 million t | +9.8% |
| 1973 | 13.71 million t | +12.4% |
| 1974 | 14.42 million t | +5.2% |
| 1975 | 13.20 million t | -8.5% |
| 1976 | 14.75 million t | +11.7% |
| 1977 | 15.68 million t | +6.3% |
| 1978 | 16.28 million t | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 17.46 million t | +7.2% |
| 1980 | 17.96 million t | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 18.75 million t | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 18.90 million t | +0.8% |
| 1983 | 19.58 million t | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 20.88 million t | +6.6% |
| 1985 | 21.80 million t | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 22.47 million t | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 24.03 million t | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 25.59 million t | +6.5% |
| 1989 | 27.23 million t | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 27.12 million t | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 28.33 million t | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 27.75 million t | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 28.46 million t | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 31.95 million t | +12.3% |
| 1995 | 33.29 million t | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 34.07 million t | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 34.92 million t | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 37.66 million t | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 40.73 million t | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 44.06 million t | +8.2% |
| 2001 | 45.33 million t | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 47.00 million t | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 48.45 million t | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 52.11 million t | +7.6% |
| 2005 | 55.36 million t | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 57.22 million t | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 58.00 million t | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 57.64 million t | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 55.24 million t | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 56.42 million t | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 55.83 million t | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 59.22 million t | +6.1% |
| 2013 | 59.44 million t | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 60.16 million t | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 60.64 million t | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 60.96 million t | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 61.10 million t | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 62.88 million t | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 63.17 million t | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 63.27 million t | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 62.92 million t | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 60.59 million t | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 58.63 million t | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 57.94 million t | -1.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Recovered paper — Production in Europe 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 | +30.5% | 8.40 million t | 10.97 million t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.50 million t | 5.19 million t | 8.40 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 13.98 million t | 10.97 million t | 17.46 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.72 million t | 17.96 million t | 27.23 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 32.43 million t | 27.12 million t | 40.73 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.04 million t | 44.06 million t | 58.00 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.98 million t | 55.83 million t | 63.17 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.67 million t | 57.94 million t | 63.27 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe
- 1 China 73.29 million t compare
- 2 China, mainland 69.72 million t compare
- 3 United States 40.69 million t compare
- 4 Japan 16.66 million t compare
- 5 Germany 12.40 million t compare
- 6 Republic of Korea 8.11 million t compare
- 7 India 8.00 million t compare
More environment data for Europe
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.33 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.435 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.71 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 101.18 million t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 94.14 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 73.33 million t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland 49.53 kg/ha (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Export value 16.44 million 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — production in Europe?
- Recovered paper — production in Europe was 57.94 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 63.27 million t in 2020.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.19 million t in 1961.
- How does Europe rank for recovered paper — production?
- Europe ranks 4th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe 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