Recovered paper — Production in European Union (27)

European Union (27): Recovered paper — Production was 45.33 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
45.33 million t
Change on year
down 1.2%
Rank
6th
of 30 groups
All-time high
50.13 million t
in 2020
All-time low
3.45 million t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Recovered paper — Production in European Union (27), 1961–2024

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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 30 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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)

  1. 3 Japan 16.66 million t compare
  2. 4 Germany 12.40 million t compare
  3. 5 Republic of Korea 8.11 million t compare
  4. 6 India 8.00 million t compare
  5. 7 Italy 6.83 million t compare
  6. 8 France 6.40 million t compare
  7. 9 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 6.25 million t compare

See the full ranking of 185 places →

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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 30 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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About this data

Indicator
Recovered paper — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
185 places, 7,582 data points, 1961–2024
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