Ghana vs Uruguay: Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends

Ghana
114,306
in 2021
Uruguay
120,598
in 2021
Ghana rank
14th
Uruguay rank
13th

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

  • Ghana
  • Uruguay
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How they compare

Uruguay currently reports 120,598 against 114,306 in Ghana, a difference of 6,292.

That makes Uruguay's figure about 1.1 times Ghana's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2017 it was Ghana ahead.

Ghana ranks 14th and Uruguay ranks 13th of 134 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 1 and Uruguay in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Uruguay Difference Ahead
2010s 103,334 86,019 17,315 Ghana
2020s 111,780 115,716 3,936 Uruguay

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, Ghana or Uruguay?
Uruguay, at 120,598 against 114,306 in Ghana as of 2021.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between Ghana and Uruguay?
6,292, with Uruguay ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Uruguay?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do Ghana and Uruguay rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
Ghana ranks 14th and Uruguay ranks 13th of 134 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)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
179 places, 926 data points, 2017–2022
Last refreshed