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

United States of America
39,274
in 2021
Uruguay
49,342
in 2021
United States of America rank
22nd
Uruguay rank
20th

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

  • United States of America
  • Uruguay
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How they compare

Uruguay currently reports 49,342 against 39,274 in United States of America, a difference of 10,068.

That makes Uruguay's figure about 1.3 times United States of America's.

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

United States of America ranks 22nd and Uruguay ranks 20th of 30 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade United States of America Uruguay Difference Ahead
2010s 35,883 69,587 33,704 Uruguay
2020s 38,946 52,334 13,388 Uruguay

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, United States of America or Uruguay?
Uruguay, at 49,342 against 39,274 in United States of America as of 2021.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between United States of America and Uruguay?
10,068, with Uruguay ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for United States of America and Uruguay?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do United States of America and Uruguay rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
United States of America ranks 22nd and Uruguay ranks 20th of 30 groups.
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