China vs Viet Nam: Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends

China
2.62 million tonnes
in 2021
Viet Nam
499,309 tonnes
in 2021
China rank
1st
Viet Nam rank
7th

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

  • China
  • Viet Nam
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How they compare

China currently reports 2.62 million tonnes against 499,309 tonnes in Viet Nam, a difference of 2.12 million tonnes.

That makes China's figure about 5.3 times Viet Nam's.

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

China ranks 1st and Viet Nam ranks 7th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade China Viet Nam Difference Ahead
2010s 2.49 million tonnes 451,816 tonnes 2.04 million tonnes China
2020s 2.70 million tonnes 496,370 tonnes 2.20 million tonnes China

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, China or Viet Nam?
China, at 2.62 million tonnes against 499,309 tonnes in Viet Nam as of 2021.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between China and Viet Nam?
2.12 million tonnes, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Viet Nam?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do China and Viet Nam rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
China ranks 1st and Viet Nam ranks 7th 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