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

Melanesia
20,757
in 2022
South Africa
111,799
in 2021
Melanesia rank
30th
South Africa rank
12th

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

  • Melanesia
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 111,799 against 20,757 in Melanesia, a difference of 91,042.

That makes South Africa's figure about 5.4 times Melanesia's.

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

Melanesia ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 12th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Melanesia South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 22,704 105,837 83,133 South Africa
2020s 21,298 110,167 88,869 South Africa

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, Melanesia or South Africa?
South Africa, at 111,799 against 20,757 in Melanesia as of 2021.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between Melanesia and South Africa?
91,042, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Melanesia and South Africa?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do Melanesia and South Africa rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
Melanesia ranks 30th 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