- Global plastics production - Our World in Data
The data on plastic production from 1950 to 2015 are based on the research by Greyer et al , published in 2017 For the years 2016 to 2018, the figures were projected by applying a consistent annual growth rate of 5%, which aligns with the growth estimates provided by Geyer The most recent data for the year 2019 has been directly sourced from the OECD Global Plastics Outlook, released in 2022
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