United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Ghana
Ghana: United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was 9,769 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Ghana, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 9,769 1000 USD for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in 2018. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 81.4% on the previous year and up 34.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Ghana peaked at 9,769 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 21 1000 USD, in 2005.
That places Ghana 53rd 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 735 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 2,423 1000 USD | +229.7% |
| 1999 | 77 1000 USD | -96.8% |
| 2000 | 504 1000 USD | +554.5% |
| 2001 | 55 1000 USD | -89.1% |
| 2002 | 25 1000 USD | -54.5% |
| 2003 | 58 1000 USD | +132.0% |
| 2004 | 121 1000 USD | +108.6% |
| 2005 | 21 1000 USD | -82.6% |
| 2006 | 3,106 1000 USD | +14690.5% |
| 2007 | 1,636 1000 USD | -47.3% |
| 2008 | 7,239 1000 USD | +342.5% |
| 2009 | 3,313 1000 USD | -54.2% |
| 2010 | 4,695 1000 USD | +41.7% |
| 2011 | 4,566 1000 USD | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 4,315 1000 USD | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 7,866 1000 USD | +82.3% |
| 2014 | 3,234 1000 USD | -58.9% |
| 2015 | 3,386 1000 USD | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 2,839 1000 USD | -16.2% |
| 2017 | 5,384 1000 USD | +89.6% |
| 2018 | 9,769 1000 USD | +81.4% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 9,769 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4,298 1000 USD, 2.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 9,769 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 62.5 1000 USD, 156.3× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Ghana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +14690.5% | 21 1000 USD | 3,106 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,078 1000 USD | 77 1000 USD | 2,423 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 1,608 1000 USD | 21 1000 USD | 7,239 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,117 1000 USD | 2,839 1000 USD | 9,769 1000 USD | 9 |
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -11.89 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.26 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.34 °C (2025)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Export quantity, gaps filled 17,282 t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Agricultural Use, gaps filled 104,600 t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Agricultural Use, annual growth rate 76.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Import quantity, gaps filled 25,756 t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Import quantity, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Ghana?
- United states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Ghana was 9,769 1000 USD 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 9,769 1000 USD in 2018.
- What is the lowest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 21 1000 USD in 2005.
- How does Ghana rank for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint?
- Ghana ranks 53rd out of 150 countries with data for 2018.
- Is united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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 Value. 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/