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

South Africa
111,799
in 2021
Thailand
97,829
in 2021
South Africa rank
12th
Thailand rank
14th

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

  • South Africa
  • Thailand
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 111,799 against 97,829 in Thailand, a difference of 13,970.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Thailand's.

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

South Africa ranks 12th and Thailand ranks 14th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Thailand Difference Ahead
2010s 105,837 91,529 14,308 South Africa
2020s 110,167 94,555 15,612 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, South Africa or Thailand?
South Africa, at 111,799 against 97,829 in Thailand as of 2021.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between South Africa and Thailand?
13,970, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
South Africa ranks 12th and Thailand ranks 14th 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