Asia vs Polynesia: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Asia
7.3 kg
in 2025
Polynesia
1.73 kg
in 2025
Asia rank
20th
Polynesia rank
23rd
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Asia
- Polynesia
How they compare
Asia currently reports 7.3 kg against 1.73 kg in Polynesia, a difference of 5.57 kg.
That makes Asia's figure about 4.2 times Polynesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Asia has been ahead every year.
Asia ranks 20th and Polynesia ranks 23rd of 36 groups.
Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Asia | Polynesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.32 kg | 1.39 kg | 2.93 kg | Asia |
| 2020s | 6.52 kg | 1.65 kg | 4.87 kg | Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Asia or Polynesia?
- Asia, at 7.3 kg against 1.73 kg in Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Asia and Polynesia?
- 5.57 kg, with Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Asia and Polynesia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Asia and Polynesia rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Asia ranks 20th and Polynesia ranks 23rd of 36 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Electronic waste generated, per capita (Kg). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.