Jamaica vs United States: Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends

Jamaica
16,981
in 2021
United States
17,744
in 2021
Jamaica rank
60th
United States rank
59th

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

  • Jamaica
  • United States
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How they compare

United States currently reports 17,744 against 16,981 in Jamaica, a difference of 763.

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

Jamaica ranks 60th and United States ranks 59th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Jamaica United States Difference Ahead
2010s 15,530 16,325 795.33 United States
2020s 16,724 17,438 713.5 United States

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, Jamaica or United States?
United States, at 17,744 against 16,981 in Jamaica as of 2021.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between Jamaica and United States?
763, with United States ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and United States?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do Jamaica and United States rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
Jamaica ranks 60th and United States ranks 59th 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)
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