Recovered paper — Production in European Union (27)
European Union (27): Recovered paper — Production was 45.33 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Production in European Union (27), 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, recovered paper — production in European Union (27) stood at 45.33 million t.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in European Union (27) peaked at 50.13 million t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.45 million t, in 1961.
European Union (27) ranks 6th of 29 groups 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 in European Union (27), year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.45 million t | — |
| 1962 | 3.54 million t | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 3.70 million t | +4.5% |
| 1964 | 4.23 million t | +14.2% |
| 1965 | 4.38 million t | +3.7% |
| 1966 | 4.74 million t | +8.1% |
| 1967 | 5.03 million t | +6.1% |
| 1968 | 5.58 million t | +11.0% |
| 1969 | 6.11 million t | +9.4% |
| 1970 | 7.41 million t | +21.3% |
| 1971 | 7.54 million t | +1.9% |
| 1972 | 8.21 million t | +8.8% |
| 1973 | 9.50 million t | +15.8% |
| 1974 | 10.10 million t | +6.3% |
| 1975 | 9.31 million t | -7.8% |
| 1976 | 10.42 million t | +11.9% |
| 1977 | 11.03 million t | +5.8% |
| 1978 | 11.34 million t | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 11.98 million t | +5.6% |
| 1980 | 12.29 million t | +2.6% |
| 1981 | 12.94 million t | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 13.00 million t | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 13.33 million t | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 14.33 million t | +7.5% |
| 1985 | 15.06 million t | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 15.70 million t | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 16.57 million t | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 18.02 million t | +8.8% |
| 1989 | 19.45 million t | +7.9% |
| 1990 | 19.42 million t | -0.1% |
| 1991 | 20.59 million t | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 21.82 million t | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 22.73 million t | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 25.75 million t | +13.3% |
| 1995 | 26.80 million t | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 27.19 million t | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 27.43 million t | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 29.99 million t | +9.3% |
| 1999 | 32.59 million t | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 35.41 million t | +8.7% |
| 2001 | 36.17 million t | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 37.29 million t | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 38.32 million t | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 41.05 million t | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 43.48 million t | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 44.99 million t | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 45.14 million t | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 44.48 million t | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 42.58 million t | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 44.16 million t | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 43.19 million t | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 46.22 million t | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 46.63 million t | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 46.95 million t | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 47.61 million t | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 48.05 million t | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 47.30 million t | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 48.99 million t | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 49.28 million t | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 50.13 million t | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 49.37 million t | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 47.48 million t | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 45.86 million t | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 45.33 million t | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.53 million t | 3.45 million t | 6.11 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 9.69 million t | 7.41 million t | 11.98 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.07 million t | 12.29 million t | 19.45 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.43 million t | 19.42 million t | 32.59 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.89 million t | 35.41 million t | 45.14 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.84 million t | 43.19 million t | 49.28 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.64 million t | 45.33 million t | 50.13 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near European Union (27)
More environment data for European Union (27)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.429 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.31 °C (2025)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland 17.28 kg/ha (2024)
- Country area — Area 431,318 1000 ha (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per capita 4.18 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per value of agricultural 5.46 g/Int$ (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Import quantity 3.99 million t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 5.35 kg/cap (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Import value 3.11 million 1000 USD (1989)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — production in European Union (27)?
- Recovered paper — production in European Union (27) was 45.33 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in European Union (27)?
- The highest recorded value was 50.13 million t in 2020.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in European Union (27)?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.45 million t in 1961.
- How does European Union (27) rank for recovered paper — production?
- European Union (27) ranks 6th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in European Union (27)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this European Union (27) 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