Ireland vs Sweden: Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends

Ireland
170 tonnes
in 2021
Sweden
146 tonnes
in 2021
Ireland rank
124th
Sweden rank
126th

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

  • Ireland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 170 tonnes against 146 tonnes in Sweden, a difference of 24 tonnes.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.2 times Sweden's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2017 it was Sweden ahead.

Ireland ranks 124th and Sweden ranks 126th of 160 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 85 tonnes 128 tonnes 43 tonnes Sweden
2020s 137.5 tonnes 118 tonnes 19.5 tonnes Ireland

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, Ireland or Sweden?
Ireland, at 170 tonnes against 146 tonnes in Sweden as of 2021.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between Ireland and Sweden?
24 tonnes, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sweden?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do Ireland and Sweden rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
Ireland ranks 124th and Sweden ranks 126th 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)
Unit
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