Beach litter in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Beach litter was 165 number in 2022. ▼ Falling
Latest (2022)
165 number
Change on year
down 22.9%
World rank
69th
of 71 countries
All-time high
375 number
in 2015
All-time low
165 number
in 2022
Years of data
8
2015–2022
Beach litter in United Kingdom, 2015–2022
Source: United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2022, beach litter in United Kingdom stood at 165 number. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.9% on the previous year and down 56.0% over ten years.
United Kingdom ranks 69th of 71 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 302 number | 248 number | 375 number | 5 |
| 2020s | 187.33 number | 165 number | 214 number | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is beach litter in United Kingdom?
- Beach litter in United Kingdom was 165 number in 2022, according to United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest beach litter recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 375 number in 2015.
- What is the lowest beach litter recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 165 number in 2022.
- How does United Kingdom rank for beach litter?
- United Kingdom ranks 69th out of 71 countries with data for 2022.
- Is beach litter rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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Beach litter per square kilometer (Number)