Central Asia vs South Africa: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Central Asia
5.65 kg
in 2025
South Africa
1.71 kg
in 2023
Central Asia rank
24th
South Africa rank
27th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Central Asia
- South Africa
How they compare
Central Asia currently reports 5.65 kg against 1.71 kg in South Africa, a difference of 3.94 kg.
That makes Central Asia's figure about 3.3 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2018 it was South Africa ahead.
Central Asia ranks 24th and South Africa ranks 27th of 34 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Asia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.33 kg | 1,899 kg | 1,895 kg | South Africa |
| 2020s | 4.9 kg | 561.31 kg | 556.41 kg | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Central Asia or South Africa?
- Central Asia, at 5.65 kg against 1.71 kg in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Central Asia and South Africa?
- 3.94 kg, with Central Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Asia and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2023.
- How do Central Asia and South Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Central Asia ranks 24th and South Africa ranks 27th of 34 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.