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

Malaysia
234,941
in 2021
South Africa
111,799
in 2021
Malaysia rank
6th
South Africa rank
12th

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

  • Malaysia
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 234,941 against 111,799 in South Africa, a difference of 123,142.

That makes Malaysia's figure about 2.1 times South Africa's.

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

Malaysia ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 12th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 209,460 105,837 103,623 Malaysia
2020s 233,891 110,167 123,724 Malaysia

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, Malaysia or South Africa?
Malaysia, at 234,941 against 111,799 in South Africa as of 2021.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between Malaysia and South Africa?
123,142, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and South Africa?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do Malaysia and South Africa rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
Malaysia ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 12th 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