Africa vs South Africa: Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends

Africa
532,117
in 2022
South Africa
111,799
in 2021
Africa rank
9th
South Africa rank
12th

Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends over time

  • Africa
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Africa currently reports 532,117 against 111,799 in South Africa, a difference of 420,318.

That makes Africa's figure about 4.8 times South Africa's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.

Africa ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 12th of 30 groups.

Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 521,728 105,837 415,891 Africa
2020s 551,969 110,167 441,802 Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends, Africa or South Africa?
Africa, at 532,117 against 111,799 in South Africa as of 2022.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between Africa and South Africa?
420,318, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and South Africa?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do Africa and South Africa rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
Africa ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 12th of 30 groups.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends in the ocean (Tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends in the ocean (Tonnes)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
190 places, 981 data points, 2017–2022
Last refreshed