South Africa vs Tunisia: Plastic waste trade
South Africa
44,367
in 2024
Tunisia
42,528
in 2023
South Africa rank
18th
Tunisia rank
20th
Plastic waste trade over time
- South Africa
- Tunisia
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 44,367 against 42,528 in Tunisia, a difference of 1,839.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 18th and Tunisia ranks 20th of 167 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Tunisia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tunisia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,510 | 4,015 | 495.52 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 13,991 | 25,339 | 11,348 | Tunisia |
| 2020s | 1,636 | 36,298 | 34,661 | Tunisia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher plastic waste trade, South Africa or Tunisia?
- South Africa, at 44,367 against 42,528 in Tunisia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in plastic waste trade between South Africa and Tunisia?
- 1,839, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tunisia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Tunisia rank globally for plastic waste trade?
- South Africa ranks 18th and Tunisia ranks 20th 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.