Recovered paper — Production in Japan
Japan: Recovered paper — Production was 16.66 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Production in Japan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, recovered paper — production in Japan stood at 16.66 million t.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in Japan peaked at 23.04 million t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.79 million t, in 1961.
Japan ranks 4th 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.79 million t | — |
| 1962 | 2.04 million t | +13.8% |
| 1963 | 2.40 million t | +18.1% |
| 1964 | 2.89 million t | +20.2% |
| 1965 | 2.85 million t | -1.5% |
| 1966 | 3.19 million t | +12.1% |
| 1967 | 3.48 million t | +9.0% |
| 1968 | 3.61 million t | +3.7% |
| 1969 | 4.21 million t | +16.9% |
| 1970 | 4.70 million t | +11.4% |
| 1971 | 4.60 million t | -2.0% |
| 1972 | 5.16 million t | +12.2% |
| 1973 | 6.34 million t | +22.9% |
| 1974 | 5.87 million t | -7.5% |
| 1975 | 5.24 million t | -10.8% |
| 1976 | 6.26 million t | +19.7% |
| 1977 | 6.55 million t | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 6.92 million t | +5.6% |
| 1979 | 7.75 million t | +12.1% |
| 1980 | 8.08 million t | +4.2% |
| 1981 | 7.92 million t | -2.0% |
| 1982 | 8.47 million t | +7.0% |
| 1983 | 9.00 million t | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 9.70 million t | +7.8% |
| 1985 | 10.15 million t | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 10.51 million t | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 11.21 million t | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 11.96 million t | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 13.09 million t | +9.5% |
| 1990 | 14.02 million t | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 14.67 million t | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 14.67 million t | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 14.84 million t | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 14.84 million t | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 15.25 million t | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 15.25 million t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 15.25 million t | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 15.25 million t | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 15.25 million t | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 18.33 million t | +20.2% |
| 2001 | 19.12 million t | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 20.05 million t | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 20.44 million t | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 21.29 million t | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 22.32 million t | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 22.83 million t | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 23.04 million t | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 22.75 million t | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 21.66 million t | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 21.71 million t | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 21.55 million t | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 21.75 million t | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 21.89 million t | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 21.78 million t | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 21.44 million t | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 21.27 million t | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 21.09 million t | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 20.69 million t | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 19.61 million t | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 18.87 million t | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 18.41 million t | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 17.76 million t | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 17.13 million t | -3.6% |
| 2024 | 16.66 million t | -2.7% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 16.66 million t is above the median for high income countries, which is 320,000 t, 52.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Japan's 16.66 million t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 289,485 t, 57.6× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.94 million t | 1.79 million t | 4.21 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.94 million t | 4.60 million t | 7.75 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.01 million t | 7.92 million t | 13.09 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.93 million t | 14.02 million t | 15.25 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.18 million t | 18.33 million t | 23.04 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.28 million t | 19.61 million t | 21.89 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.77 million t | 16.66 million t | 18.87 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 1 China 73.29 million t compare
- 2 China, mainland 69.72 million t compare
- 3 United States 40.69 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 Japan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.8 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.358 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -2.8 % 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 -0.4957 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — production in Japan?
- Recovered paper — production in Japan was 16.66 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 23.04 million t in 2007.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.79 million t in 1961.
- How does Japan rank for recovered paper — production?
- Japan ranks 4th out of 166 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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