China vs World: Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends

China
726,819
in 2021
World
5.32 million
in 2022
China rank
2nd
World rank
1st

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

  • China
  • World
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How they compare

World currently reports 5.32 million against 726,819 in China, a difference of 4.59 million.

That makes World's figure about 7.3 times China's.

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

China ranks 2nd and World ranks 1st of 134 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade China World Difference Ahead
2010s 575,883 4.76 million 4.18 million World
2020s 612,127 5.14 million 4.53 million World

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, China or World?
World, at 5.32 million against 726,819 in China as of 2022.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between China and World?
4.59 million, with World ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and World?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do China and World rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
China ranks 2nd and World ranks 1st of 134 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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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
179 places, 926 data points, 2017–2022
Last refreshed