Recovered paper — Production in Uruguay

Uruguay: Recovered paper — Production was 31,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
31,000 t
Change on year
up 55.0%
World rank
93rd
of 155 countries
All-time high
82,000 t
in 2018
All-time low
8,000 t
in 1972
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Recovered paper — Production in Uruguay, 1970–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, recovered paper — production in Uruguay stood at 31,000 t.

The figure is up 55.0% on the previous year and up 158.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in Uruguay peaked at 82,000 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 8,000 t, in 1972.

Uruguay ranks 93rd of 155 countries on this measure, 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 14,500 t 8,000 t 22,000 t 10
1980s 23,400 t 15,000 t 30,000 t 10
1990s 42,400 t 32,000 t 46,000 t 10
2000s 15,200 t 10,000 t 18,000 t 10
2010s 39,600 t 12,000 t 82,000 t 10
2020s 54,611 t 20,000 t 76,904 t 5

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 90 Kazakhstan 37,700 t compare
  2. 91 Nicaragua 35,000 t compare
  3. 92 Malta 32,846 t compare
  4. 94 China, Macao SAR 30,000 t compare
  5. 94 Paraguay 30,000 t compare
  6. 94 Republic of Moldova 30,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 185 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — production in Uruguay?
Recovered paper — production in Uruguay was 31,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 82,000 t in 2018.
What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was 8,000 t in 1972.
How does Uruguay rank for recovered paper — production?
Uruguay ranks 93rd out of 155 countries with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 158.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay 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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