United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea: United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was 87 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
87 t
Change on year
down 71.9%
World rank
105th
of 150 countries
All-time high
2,689 t
in 2003
All-time low
1 t
in 1999
Years of data
13
1997–2018

United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Papua New Guinea, 1997–2018

01.0k2.0k3.0k1997200720181997: 13 t1998: 356 t1999: 1 t2003: 2.7k t2004: 8 t2005: 5 t2008: 9 t2011: 4 t2012: 38 t2013: 1 t2016: 228 t2017: 310 t2018: 87 t

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Papua New Guinea is 87 t, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 71.9% on the previous year and up 866.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Papua New Guinea peaked at 2,689 t in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1 t, in 1999.

That places Papua New Guinea 105th out of 150 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Papua New Guinea, year by year

Annual values for United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in Papua New Guinea, 1997 to 2018.
Year t Change
1997 13 t
1998 356 t +2638.5%
1999 1 t -99.7%
2003 2,689 t +268800.0%
2004 8 t -99.7%
2005 5 t -37.5%
2008 9 t +80.0%
2011 4 t -55.6%
2012 38 t +850.0%
2013 1 t -97.4%
2016 228 t +22700.0%
2017 310 t +36.0%
2018 87 t -71.9%

Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries

  • Papua New Guinea's 87 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6,468 t, 1% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Papua New Guinea's 87 t is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5,710 t, 2% of the median. (19 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Papua New Guinea 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.

YearChange FromTo
2003 +268800.0% 1 t 2,689 t
2016 +22700.0% 1 t 228 t
1998 +2638.5% 13 t 356 t

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 123.33 t 1 t 356 t 3
2000s 677.75 t 5 t 2,689 t 4
2010s 111.33 t 1 t 310 t 6

Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea

  1. 102 Suriname 123 t compare
  2. 103 Mali 97 t compare
  3. 104 Qatar 91 t compare
  4. 106 Serbia and Montenegro 79 t compare
  5. 107 Dominica 78 t compare
  6. 108 Georgia 59 t compare

See the full ranking of 158 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Papua New Guinea?
United states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Papua New Guinea was 87 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 2,689 t in 2003.
What is the lowest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was 1 t in 1999.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint?
Papua New Guinea ranks 105th out of 150 countries with data for 2018.
Is united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
Over the last ten years it is up 866.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
158 places, 2,988 data points, 1997–2018
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