South Korea vs Syria: Beach litter originating from national land-based sources … Tonnes

South Korea
3,406 tonnes
in 2021
Syria
3,339 tonnes
in 2021
South Korea rank
87th
Syria rank
90th

Beach litter originating from national land-based sources … Tonnes over time

  • South Korea
  • Syria
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How they compare

South Korea currently reports 3,406 tonnes against 3,339 tonnes in Syria, a difference of 67 tonnes.

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

South Korea ranks 87th and Syria ranks 90th of 160 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Syria in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Korea Syria Difference Ahead
2010s 2,657 tonnes 2,940 tonnes 283.67 tonnes Syria
2020s 3,303 tonnes 3,268 tonnes 35 tonnes South Korea

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, South Korea or Syria?
South Korea, at 3,406 tonnes against 3,339 tonnes in Syria as of 2021.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between South Korea and Syria?
67 tonnes, with South Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Syria?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do South Korea and Syria rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
South Korea ranks 87th and Syria ranks 90th 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