What is beach litter in Philippines?

Beach litter in Philippines was 334,875 number in 2022, according to United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest beach litter recorded in Philippines?

The highest recorded value was 4.23 million number in 2018.

What is the lowest beach litter recorded in Philippines?

The lowest recorded value was 142,266 number in 2021.

How does Philippines rank for beach litter?

Philippines ranks 16th out of 71 countries with data for 2022.

Is beach litter rising or falling in Philippines?

Over the last ten years it is down 67.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Philippines data come from?

The figures come from United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Beach litter. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Beach litter in Philippines

Name: Beach litter in Philippines
Creator: United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Philippines: Beach litter was 334,875 number in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)

334,875 number

Change on year

up 135.4%

World rank

16th

of 71 countries

All-time high

4.23 million number

in 2018

All-time low

142,266 number

in 2021

Years of data

2016–2022

Beach litter in Philippines, 2016–2022

Source: United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in number.

Analysis

Philippines recorded 334,875 number for beach litter in 2022.

That represents a change of up 135.4% on the previous year and down 67.3% over ten years.

That places Philippines 16th out of 71 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	2.81 million number	1.02 million number	4.23 million number	3
2020s	238,570 number	142,266 number	334,875 number	2

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14 Romania 450,105 number compare
15 Nicaragua 397,804 number compare
17 Saint Kitts and Nevis 287,395 number compare
18 Thailand 287,028 number compare
19 Russia 280,538 number compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is beach litter in Philippines?: Beach litter in Philippines was 334,875 number in 2022, according to United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest beach litter recorded in Philippines?: The highest recorded value was 4.23 million number in 2018.
What is the lowest beach litter recorded in Philippines?: The lowest recorded value was 142,266 number in 2021.
How does Philippines rank for beach litter?: Philippines ranks 16th out of 71 countries with data for 2022.
Is beach litter rising or falling in Philippines?: Over the last ten years it is down 67.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines data come from?: The figures come from United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Beach litter. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Beach litter
Unit: number
Source: United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 71 places, 425 data points, 2015–2023
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Beach litter per square kilometer (Number)