Algeria vs South America: Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends

Algeria
180,214 tonnes
in 2021
South America
1.15 million tonnes
in 2022
Algeria rank
17th
South America rank
13th

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

  • Algeria
  • South America
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How they compare

South America currently reports 1.15 million tonnes against 180,214 tonnes in Algeria, a difference of 968,096 tonnes.

That makes South America's figure about 6.4 times Algeria's.

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

Algeria ranks 17th and South America ranks 13th of 160 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 151,943 tonnes 1.06 million tonnes 907,490 tonnes South America
2020s 177,684 tonnes 1.14 million tonnes 959,671 tonnes South America

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, Algeria or South America?
South America, at 1.15 million tonnes against 180,214 tonnes in Algeria as of 2022.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between Algeria and South America?
968,096 tonnes, with South America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and South America?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do Algeria and South America rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
Algeria ranks 17th and South America ranks 13th 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 (Tonnes). 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 (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
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