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

Myanmar
230,387 tonnes
in 2021
South America
1.15 million tonnes
in 2022
Myanmar rank
16th
South America rank
13th

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

  • Myanmar
  • South America
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How they compare

South America currently reports 1.15 million tonnes against 230,387 tonnes in Myanmar, a difference of 917,923 tonnes.

That makes South America's figure about 5.0 times Myanmar's.

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

Myanmar ranks 16th 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 Myanmar South America Difference Ahead
2010s 198,893 tonnes 1.06 million tonnes 860,541 tonnes South America
2020s 222,981 tonnes 1.14 million tonnes 914,374 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, Myanmar or South America?
South America, at 1.15 million tonnes against 230,387 tonnes in Myanmar as of 2022.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between Myanmar and South America?
917,923 tonnes, with South America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Myanmar and South America?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do Myanmar and South America rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
Myanmar ranks 16th 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