Exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources in Small island developing States (SIDS)
Small island developing States (SIDS): Exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources was 595,579 tonnes in 2022. ▲ Rising
Exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources in Small island developing States (SIDS), 2017–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources in Small island developing States (SIDS) is 595,579 tonnes, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 16.0% over ten years.
That places Small island developing States (SIDS) 14th out of 38 regions with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 535,589 tonnes | 513,406 tonnes | 556,345 tonnes | 3 |
| 2020s | 584,139 tonnes | 571,913 tonnes | 595,579 tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near Small island developing States (SIDS)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- Exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources in Small island developing States (SIDS) was 595,579 tonnes in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources recorded in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- The highest recorded value was 595,579 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources recorded in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- The lowest recorded value was 513,406 tonnes in 2017.
- How does Small island developing States (SIDS) rank for exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources?
- Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 14th out of 38 regions with data for 2022.
- Is exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources rising or falling in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Small island developing States (SIDS) data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Exported beach litter originating from national land-based sources (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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