United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Paper and in South Africa
South Africa: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Paper and was 5,177 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Paper and in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 5,177 t for united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and in 2018.
That represents a change of down 5.4% on the previous year and down 31.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and in South Africa peaked at 27,342 t in 1998 and was at its lowest, 2,698 t, in 2015.
South Africa ranks 30th of 148 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Paper and in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 25,195 t | — |
| 1998 | 27,342 t | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 23,282 t | -14.8% |
| 2002 | 10,544 t | -54.7% |
| 2003 | 11,332 t | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 9,273 t | -18.2% |
| 2005 | 6,852 t | -26.1% |
| 2006 | 8,020 t | +17.0% |
| 2007 | 8,448 t | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 7,508 t | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 6,958 t | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 5,432 t | -21.9% |
| 2011 | 5,781 t | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 4,896 t | -15.3% |
| 2013 | 5,720 t | +16.8% |
| 2014 | 5,145 t | -10.1% |
| 2015 | 2,698 t | -47.6% |
| 2016 | 5,310 t | +96.8% |
| 2017 | 5,473 t | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 5,177 t | -5.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 5,177 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 449.5 t, 11.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 5,177 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10 t, 517.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25,273 t | 23,282 t | 27,342 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 8,617 t | 6,852 t | 11,332 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 5,070 t | 2,698 t | 5,781 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Total fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate -0.3388 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fisheries production (metric tons), per unit of GDP 0 metric tons per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total fisheries production (metric tons), per capita 0.0083 metric tons per person (2024)
- Cooling Degree Days, annual growth rate 15.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Heating Degree Days, gaps filled 1,439 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and in South Africa?
- United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and in South Africa was 5,177 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 27,342 t in 1998.
- What is the lowest united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,698 t in 2015.
- How does South Africa rank for united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and?
- South Africa ranks 30th out of 148 countries with data for 2018.
- Is united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/