What is beach litter in Thailand?

Beach litter in Thailand was 287,028 number in 2022, according to United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest beach litter recorded in Thailand?

The highest recorded value was 804,727 number in 2018.

What is the lowest beach litter recorded in Thailand?

The lowest recorded value was 257,803 number in 2021.

How does Thailand rank for beach litter?

Thailand ranks 18th out of 71 countries with data for 2022.

Is beach litter rising or falling in Thailand?

Over the last ten years it is down 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Thailand 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 Thailand

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

Thailand: Beach litter was 287,028 number in 2022. ▼ Falling

Latest (2022)

287,028 number

Change on year

up 11.3%

World rank

18th

of 71 countries

All-time high

804,727 number

in 2018

All-time low

257,803 number

in 2021

Years of data

2016–2022

Beach litter in Thailand, 2016–2022

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for beach litter in Thailand is 287,028 number, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of up 11.3% on the previous year and down 35.9% over ten years.

That places Thailand 18th out of 71 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	590,780 number	447,946 number	804,727 number	3
2020s	272,416 number	257,803 number	287,028 number	2

Countries ranked near Thailand

15 Nicaragua 397,804 number compare
16 Philippines 334,875 number compare
17 Saint Kitts and Nevis 287,395 number compare
19 Russia 280,538 number compare
20 Malaysia 273,440 number compare
21 Guam 267,781 number compare

See the full ranking of 71 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is beach litter in Thailand?: Beach litter in Thailand was 287,028 number in 2022, according to United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest beach litter recorded in Thailand?: The highest recorded value was 804,727 number in 2018.
What is the lowest beach litter recorded in Thailand?: The lowest recorded value was 257,803 number in 2021.
How does Thailand rank for beach litter?: Thailand ranks 18th out of 71 countries with data for 2022.
Is beach litter rising or falling in Thailand?: Over the last ten years it is down 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Thailand 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)