Recovered paper — Production in Ireland

Ireland: Recovered paper — Production was 414,600 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
414,600 t
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
47th
of 155 countries
All-time high
471,000 t
in 2009
All-time low
9,000 t
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Recovered paper — Production in Ireland, 1970–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

The most recent figure for recovered paper — production in Ireland is 414,600 t, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 3.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in Ireland peaked at 471,000 t in 2009 and was at its lowest, 9,000 t, in 1971.

That places Ireland 47th out of 155 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 19,600 t 9,000 t 48,000 t 10
1980s 43,500 t 32,000 t 61,000 t 10
1990s 117,500 t 46,000 t 180,000 t 10
2000s 315,515 t 75,000 t 471,000 t 10
2010s 387,798 t 338,265 t 436,455 t 10
2020s 404,160 t 369,000 t 414,600 t 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 45 Finland 460,000 t compare
  2. 45 Iraq 460,000 t compare
  3. 48 Singapore 402,000 t compare
  4. 49 Egypt 380,000 t compare
  5. 50 New Zealand 341,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 185 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — production in Ireland?
Recovered paper — production in Ireland was 414,600 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 471,000 t in 2009.
What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 9,000 t in 1971.
How does Ireland rank for recovered paper — production?
Ireland ranks 47th out of 155 countries with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland 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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