Data Explorer: Plastic Waste and Pollution
Explore global data on plastic waste generation, pollution and trade.
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Plastic emitted to ocean
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Plastic waste emitted to the ocean per capita

This is an annual estimate of plastic emissions. A country's total does not include the waste that is exported overseas and that may be at higher risk of entering the ocean.