This statistic shows the paper consumption worldwide in 2016, by region. In that year, some 190.22 million tons of paper was consumed in Asia. Europe was the world's second-largest paper consumer that year, consuming some 92.47 million tons. Total world paper consumption in 2016 amounted to 398.5 million metric tons.
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EPN. (April 24, 2018). Paper consumption worldwide in 2016 by region (in 1,000 tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/595854/paper-consumption-worldwide-distribution-by-region/
EPN. "Paper consumption worldwide in 2016 by region (in 1,000 tons)." Chart. April 24, 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/595854/paper-consumption-worldwide-distribution-by-region/
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