Recovered paper — Production in Germany
Germany: Recovered paper — Production was 12.40 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Production in Germany, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, recovered paper — production in Germany stood at 12.40 million t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in Germany peaked at 17.20 million t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.21 million t, in 1961.
Germany ranks 5th of 166 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Recovered paper — Production in Germany, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.21 million t | — |
| 1962 | 1.23 million t | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 1.31 million t | +6.2% |
| 1964 | 1.47 million t | +12.4% |
| 1965 | 1.59 million t | +7.9% |
| 1966 | 1.60 million t | +0.9% |
| 1967 | 1.63 million t | +1.6% |
| 1968 | 1.91 million t | +17.4% |
| 1969 | 2.15 million t | +12.5% |
| 1970 | 2.50 million t | +16.5% |
| 1971 | 2.46 million t | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 2.56 million t | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 2.79 million t | +8.9% |
| 1974 | 3.04 million t | +8.8% |
| 1975 | 2.80 million t | -7.9% |
| 1976 | 3.30 million t | +17.9% |
| 1977 | 3.48 million t | +5.5% |
| 1978 | 3.63 million t | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 3.83 million t | +5.5% |
| 1980 | 3.86 million t | +0.6% |
| 1981 | 4.12 million t | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 4.05 million t | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 4.21 million t | +4.1% |
| 1984 | 4.76 million t | +12.9% |
| 1985 | 5.32 million t | +11.7% |
| 1986 | 5.52 million t | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 5.79 million t | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 6.13 million t | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 6.51 million t | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 7.00 million t | +7.5% |
| 1991 | 7.00 million t | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 7.92 million t | +13.1% |
| 1993 | 8.57 million t | +8.3% |
| 1994 | 9.69 million t | +13.0% |
| 1995 | 10.53 million t | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 10.91 million t | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 9.46 million t | -13.3% |
| 1998 | 9.92 million t | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 10.31 million t | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 10.99 million t | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 11.53 million t | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 12.04 million t | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 12.45 million t | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 13.22 million t | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 14.41 million t | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 15.24 million t | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 15.82 million t | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 15.49 million t | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 15.43 million t | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 15.54 million t | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 15.44 million t | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 15.25 million t | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 15.33 million t | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 15.10 million t | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 15.36 million t | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 15.18 million t | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 15.24 million t | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 17.20 million t | +12.9% |
| 2019 | 17.20 million t | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 16.90 million t | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 14.50 million t | -14.2% |
| 2022 | 13.20 million t | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 12.58 million t | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 12.40 million t | -1.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 12.40 million t is above the median for high income countries, which is 320,000 t, 38.7× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Germany's 12.40 million t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294,200 t, 42.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.57 million t | 1.21 million t | 2.15 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.04 million t | 2.46 million t | 3.83 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.03 million t | 3.86 million t | 6.51 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.13 million t | 7.00 million t | 10.91 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.66 million t | 10.99 million t | 15.82 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.68 million t | 15.10 million t | 17.20 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.92 million t | 12.40 million t | 16.90 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 2 China, mainland 69.72 million t compare
- 3 United States 40.69 million t compare
- 4 Japan 16.66 million t compare
- 6 Republic of Korea 8.11 million t compare
- 7 India 8.00 million t compare
- 8 Italy 6.83 million t compare
More environment data for Germany
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.36 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.613 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.65 % 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 -0.0079 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — production in Germany?
- Recovered paper — production in Germany was 12.40 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 17.20 million t in 2018.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.21 million t in 1961.
- How does Germany rank for recovered paper — production?
- Germany ranks 5th out of 166 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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