Recovered paper — Production in United States
United States: Recovered paper — Production was 40.69 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Production in United States, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recovered paper — production in United States is 40.69 million t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in United States peaked at 47.97 million t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 7.93 million t, in 1963.
That places United States 3rd out of 166 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Recovered paper — Production in United States, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.40 million t | — |
| 1962 | 8.40 million t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 7.93 million t | -5.7% |
| 1964 | 7.93 million t | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 7.93 million t | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 9.12 million t | +15.0% |
| 1967 | 8.85 million t | -3.0% |
| 1968 | 9.40 million t | +6.2% |
| 1969 | 9.40 million t | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 11.30 million t | +20.2% |
| 1971 | 11.60 million t | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 12.35 million t | +6.5% |
| 1973 | 13.66 million t | +10.6% |
| 1974 | 14.12 million t | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 11.72 million t | -17.0% |
| 1976 | 13.99 million t | +19.3% |
| 1977 | 14.83 million t | +6.0% |
| 1978 | 15.10 million t | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 14.08 million t | -6.8% |
| 1980 | 16.30 million t | +15.8% |
| 1981 | 16.06 million t | -1.5% |
| 1982 | 15.42 million t | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 16.87 million t | +9.4% |
| 1984 | 18.42 million t | +9.2% |
| 1985 | 18.19 million t | -1.3% |
| 1986 | 20.03 million t | +10.1% |
| 1987 | 21.32 million t | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 23.18 million t | +8.7% |
| 1989 | 24.95 million t | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 26.39 million t | +5.8% |
| 1991 | 28.20 million t | +6.8% |
| 1992 | 30.48 million t | +8.1% |
| 1993 | 32.45 million t | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 36.20 million t | +11.5% |
| 1995 | 38.50 million t | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 39.30 million t | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 40.10 million t | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 41.10 million t | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 41.10 million t | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 43.37 million t | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 41.21 million t | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 41.60 million t | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 43.03 million t | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 44.08 million t | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 45.06 million t | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 46.60 million t | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 47.76 million t | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 47.11 million t | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 45.49 million t | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 46.86 million t | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 47.97 million t | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 46.45 million t | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 45.48 million t | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 46.42 million t | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 47.21 million t | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 47.63 million t | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 47.63 million t | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 47.79 million t | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 44.70 million t | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 42.20 million t | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 45.00 million t | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 44.83 million t | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 41.15 million t | -8.2% |
| 2024 | 40.69 million t | -1.1% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 40.69 million t is above the median for high income countries, which is 320,000 t, 127.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.60 million t | 7.93 million t | 9.40 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 13.28 million t | 11.30 million t | 15.10 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.07 million t | 15.42 million t | 24.95 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.38 million t | 26.39 million t | 41.10 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.53 million t | 41.21 million t | 47.76 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.81 million t | 44.70 million t | 47.97 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.77 million t | 40.69 million t | 45.00 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 1 China 73.29 million t compare
- 2 China, mainland 69.72 million t compare
- 4 Japan 16.66 million t compare
- 5 Germany 12.40 million t compare
- 6 Republic of Korea 8.11 million t compare
More environment data for United States
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.64 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.16 Percentage change (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 3.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.3672 % 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 -0.624 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0.1269 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — production in United States?
- Recovered paper — production in United States was 40.69 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 47.97 million t in 2011.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.93 million t in 1963.
- How does United States rank for recovered paper — production?
- United States ranks 3rd out of 166 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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
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