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

Bangladesh
119,879
in 2021
South America
510,445
in 2022
Bangladesh rank
11th
South America rank
10th

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

  • Bangladesh
  • South America
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How they compare

South America currently reports 510,445 against 119,879 in Bangladesh, a difference of 390,566.

That makes South America's figure about 4.3 times Bangladesh's.

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

Bangladesh ranks 11th and South America ranks 10th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Bangladesh South America Difference Ahead
2010s 134,225 432,245 298,020 South America
2020s 128,140 473,622 345,482 South America

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, Bangladesh or South America?
South America, at 510,445 against 119,879 in Bangladesh as of 2022.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between Bangladesh and South America?
390,566, with South America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and South America?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do Bangladesh and South America rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
Bangladesh ranks 11th and South America ranks 10th of 160 countries.
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