Asia vs Melanesia: Material footprint, by type of raw material
Asia
63.32 billion
in 2024
Melanesia
24.20 million
in 2024
Asia rank
1st
Melanesia rank
6th
Material footprint, by type of raw material over time
- Asia
- Melanesia
How they compare
Asia currently reports 63.32 billion against 24.20 million in Melanesia, a difference of 63.29 billion.
That makes Asia's figure about 2,615.9 times Melanesia's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Asia has been ahead every year.
Asia ranks 1st and Melanesia ranks 6th of 6 regions.
Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Asia | Melanesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.55 billion | 21.49 million | 31.53 billion | Asia |
| 2010s | 52.87 billion | 28.92 million | 52.84 billion | Asia |
| 2020s | 60.27 billion | 23.60 million | 60.25 billion | Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher material footprint, by type of raw material, Asia or Melanesia?
- Asia, at 63.32 billion against 24.20 million in Melanesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in material footprint, by type of raw material between Asia and Melanesia?
- 63.29 billion, with Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Asia and Melanesia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Asia and Melanesia rank globally for material footprint, by type of raw material?
- Asia ranks 1st and Melanesia ranks 6th of 6 regions.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Material footprint, by type of raw material (tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.