Recovered paper — Production in World
World: Recovered paper — Production was 241.28 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Production in World, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recovered paper — production in World is 241.28 million t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — production in World peaked at 247.07 million t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 15.38 million t, in 1961.
That places World 1st out of 30 groups 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.29 million t | 15.38 million t | 22.43 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 38.52 million t | 30.75 million t | 47.15 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 62.38 million t | 50.54 million t | 82.02 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 107.90 million t | 84.25 million t | 131.46 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 172.80 million t | 143.42 million t | 204.53 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 225.45 million t | 212.77 million t | 234.70 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 241.51 million t | 233.10 million t | 247.07 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near World
More environment data for World
- Standard Deviation 0.208 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.88 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 431.35 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 4.18 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 1.50 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 68.53 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 76.62 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 71.11 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 77.03 million t (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value 32.12 million 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — production in World?
- Recovered paper — production in World was 241.28 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — production recorded in World?
- The highest recorded value was 247.07 million t in 2022.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — production recorded in World?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.38 million t in 1961.
- How does World rank for recovered paper — production?
- World ranks 1st out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — production rising or falling in World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this World 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