South Korea vs United States: Share plastic waste imports
South Korea
0
in 2024
United States
0
in 2024
South Korea rank
168th
United States rank
168th
Share plastic waste imports over time
- South Korea
- United States
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 0 against 0 in United States, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1991 it was United States ahead.
South Korea ranks 168th and United States ranks 168th of 183 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7342 | 11.5 | 10.77 | United States |
| 2000s | 0.2108 | 4.96 | 4.75 | United States |
| 2010s | 0.8549 | 2.66 | 1.8 | United States |
| 2020s | 0.636 | 5.07 | 4.44 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share plastic waste imports, South Korea or United States?
- South Korea, at 0 against 0 in United States as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share plastic waste imports between South Korea and United States?
- 0, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and United States?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and United States rank globally for share plastic waste imports?
- South Korea ranks 168th and United States ranks 168th of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share plastic waste imports. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.