Algeria vs South America: Exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources

Algeria
276,738
in 2022
South America
1.66 million
in 2022
Algeria rank
12th
South America rank
10th

Exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources over time

  • Algeria
  • South America
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How they compare

South America currently reports 1.66 million against 276,738 in Algeria, a difference of 1.38 million.

That makes South America's figure about 6.0 times Algeria's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, South America has been ahead every year.

Algeria ranks 12th and South America ranks 10th of 134 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Algeria South America Difference Ahead
2010s 248,864 1.49 million 1.24 million South America
2020s 271,424 1.63 million 1.36 million South America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources, Algeria or South America?
South America, at 1.66 million against 276,738 in Algeria as of 2022.
What is the difference in exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources between Algeria and South America?
1.38 million, with South America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and South America?
6 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2022.
How do Algeria and South America rank globally for exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources?
Algeria ranks 12th and South America ranks 10th of 134 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources (Tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources (Tonnes)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
184 places, 1,104 data points, 2017–2022
Last refreshed