Plastic waste emitted to the ocean per capita vs. GDP per capita, 2019

A country's total does not include waste that is exported overseas, which may be at higher risk of entering theocean. GDP per capita is adjusted for inflation and for differences in living costs between countries.

GDP per capita (international-$ in 2021 prices)$10,000$100,000$2,000$5,000$20,000$50,000Per capita plastic waste emitted to the ocean (kilograms per person)2 kgAlbaniaAlbaniaAngolaAngolaAntigua and BarbudaAntigua and BarbudaBelgiumBelgiumBelizeBelizeBeninBeninCameroonCameroonLiberiaLiberiaMexicoMexicoNorwayNorwayTogoTogoAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth America

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