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 29 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.
Recovered paper — Production in World, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15.38 million t | — |
| 1962 | 15.68 million t | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 15.85 million t | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 17.37 million t | +9.6% |
| 1965 | 17.62 million t | +1.5% |
| 1966 | 19.41 million t | +10.1% |
| 1967 | 19.74 million t | +1.7% |
| 1968 | 21.13 million t | +7.0% |
| 1969 | 22.43 million t | +6.1% |
| 1970 | 30.75 million t | +37.1% |
| 1971 | 31.31 million t | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 34.28 million t | +9.5% |
| 1973 | 38.66 million t | +12.8% |
| 1974 | 39.31 million t | +1.7% |
| 1975 | 35.07 million t | -10.8% |
| 1976 | 40.48 million t | +15.4% |
| 1977 | 43.07 million t | +6.4% |
| 1978 | 45.13 million t | +4.8% |
| 1979 | 47.15 million t | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 50.54 million t | +7.2% |
| 1981 | 51.41 million t | +1.7% |
| 1982 | 51.83 million t | +0.8% |
| 1983 | 55.30 million t | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 59.97 million t | +8.5% |
| 1985 | 61.05 million t | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 65.61 million t | +7.5% |
| 1987 | 69.97 million t | +6.6% |
| 1988 | 76.15 million t | +8.8% |
| 1989 | 82.02 million t | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 84.25 million t | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 89.44 million t | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 92.94 million t | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 97.07 million t | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 107.70 million t | +11.0% |
| 1995 | 114.41 million t | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 117.21 million t | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 120.80 million t | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 123.75 million t | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 131.46 million t | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 143.42 million t | +9.1% |
| 2001 | 143.74 million t | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 151.30 million t | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 157.21 million t | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 165.04 million t | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 173.97 million t | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 188.02 million t | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 197.37 million t | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 203.37 million t | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 204.53 million t | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 212.77 million t | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 216.58 million t | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 218.39 million t | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 219.55 million t | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 227.19 million t | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 228.02 million t | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 230.34 million t | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 233.87 million t | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 234.70 million t | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 233.05 million t | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 233.10 million t | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 246.42 million t | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 247.07 million t | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 239.68 million t | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 241.28 million t | +0.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Recovered paper — Production in World changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +37.1% | 22.43 million t | 30.75 million t |
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
- 1 China 73.29 million t compare
- 2 China, mainland 69.72 million t compare
- 3 United States 40.69 million t compare
- 4 Japan 16.66 million t compare
More environment data for World
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.5 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.99 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.208 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.88 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 4.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.27 % 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 0.2123 % change on previous year (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 29 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