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

Nicaragua
19,107
in 2021
United States
17,744
in 2021
Nicaragua rank
57th
United States rank
59th

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

  • Nicaragua
  • United States
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How they compare

Nicaragua currently reports 19,107 against 17,744 in United States, a difference of 1,363.

That makes Nicaragua's figure about 1.1 times United States's.

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

Nicaragua ranks 57th and United States ranks 59th of 160 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Nicaragua averaged higher in 1 and United States in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Nicaragua United States Difference Ahead
2010s 15,184 16,325 1,141 United States
2020s 18,286 17,438 848.5 Nicaragua

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, Nicaragua or United States?
Nicaragua, at 19,107 against 17,744 in United States as of 2021.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between Nicaragua and United States?
1,363, with Nicaragua ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and United States?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do Nicaragua and United States rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
Nicaragua ranks 57th 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