India vs Malaysia: Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends

India
543,740
in 2021
Malaysia
234,941
in 2021
India rank
3rd
Malaysia rank
6th

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

  • India
  • Malaysia
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How they compare

India currently reports 543,740 against 234,941 in Malaysia, a difference of 308,799.

That makes India's figure about 2.3 times Malaysia's.

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

India ranks 3rd and Malaysia ranks 6th of 134 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade India Malaysia Difference Ahead
2010s 546,278 209,460 336,818 India
2020s 558,654 233,891 324,762 India

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, India or Malaysia?
India, at 543,740 against 234,941 in Malaysia as of 2021.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between India and Malaysia?
308,799, with India ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for India and Malaysia?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do India and Malaysia rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
India ranks 3rd and Malaysia ranks 6th 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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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
179 places, 926 data points, 2017–2022
Last refreshed