South Africa vs Togo: Beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends

South Africa
31,862 tonnes
in 2021
Togo
33,189 tonnes
in 2021
South Africa rank
42nd
Togo rank
41st

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

  • South Africa
  • Togo
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How they compare

Togo currently reports 33,189 tonnes against 31,862 tonnes in South Africa, a difference of 1,327 tonnes.

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

South Africa ranks 42nd and Togo ranks 41st of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Togo Difference Ahead
2010s 25,707 tonnes 30,445 tonnes 4,738 tonnes Togo
2020s 31,896 tonnes 32,918 tonnes 1,022 tonnes Togo

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 Africa or Togo?
Togo, at 33,189 tonnes against 31,862 tonnes in South Africa as of 2021.
What is the difference in beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends between South Africa and Togo?
1,327 tonnes, with Togo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Togo?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do South Africa and Togo rank globally for beach litter originating from national land-based sources that ends?
South Africa ranks 42nd and Togo ranks 41st 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