Indonesia vs South Africa: Plastic waste trade
Indonesia
42,926
in 2023
South Africa
44,367
in 2024
Indonesia rank
19th
South Africa rank
18th
Plastic waste trade over time
- Indonesia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 44,367 against 42,926 in Indonesia, a difference of 1,441.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Indonesia has been ahead every year.
Indonesia ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 18th of 167 countries.
Indonesia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Indonesia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31,886 | 4,510 | 27,376 | Indonesia |
| 2010s | 163,128 | 13,991 | 149,138 | Indonesia |
| 2020s | 43,691 | 1,209 | 42,482 | Indonesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher plastic waste trade, Indonesia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 44,367 against 42,926 in Indonesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in plastic waste trade between Indonesia and South Africa?
- 1,441, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Indonesia and South Africa rank globally for plastic waste trade?
- Indonesia ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 18th of 167 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Plastic waste trade. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.