Sri Lanka vs United States of America: Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends

Sri Lanka
33,979
in 2021
United States of America
39,274
in 2021
Sri Lanka rank
26th
United States of America rank
24th

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

  • Sri Lanka
  • United States of America
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How they compare

United States of America currently reports 39,274 against 33,979 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 5,295.

That makes United States of America's figure about 1.2 times Sri Lanka's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.

Sri Lanka ranks 26th and United States of America ranks 24th of 160 countries.

United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sri Lanka United States of America Difference Ahead
2010s 32,839 35,883 3,045 United States of America
2020s 35,218 38,946 3,728 United States of America

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, Sri Lanka or United States of America?
United States of America, at 39,274 against 33,979 in Sri Lanka as of 2021.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between Sri Lanka and United States of America?
5,295, with United States of America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sri Lanka and United States of America?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do Sri Lanka and United States of America rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
Sri Lanka ranks 26th and United States of America ranks 24th 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