Benin vs Northern Africa: Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends

Benin
98.1%
in 2021
Northern Africa
74.9%
in 2022
Benin rank
14th
Northern Africa rank
11th

Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends over time

  • Benin
  • Northern Africa
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How they compare

Benin currently reports 98.1% against 74.9% in Northern Africa, a difference of 23.2%.

That makes Benin's figure about 1.3 times Northern Africa's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 14th and Northern Africa ranks 11th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Northern Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 98.5% 73.2% 25.3% Benin
2020s 98.1% 75.0% 23.2% Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends, Benin or Northern Africa?
Benin, at 98.1% against 74.9% in Northern Africa as of 2021.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between Benin and Northern Africa?
23.2%, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Northern Africa?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do Benin and Northern Africa rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
Benin ranks 14th and Northern Africa ranks 11th of 160 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends in the beach (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends in the beach (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
190 places, 981 data points, 2017–2022
Last refreshed