Iran (Islamic Republic of) vs Southern Africa: Electronic waste generated, per capita

Iran (Islamic Republic of)
6.18
in 2023
Southern Africa
8.52
in 2025
Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank
4th
Southern Africa rank
17th

Electronic waste generated, per capita over time

  • Iran (Islamic Republic of)
  • Southern Africa
02468201020172025

How they compare

Southern Africa currently reports 8.52 against 6.18 in Iran (Islamic Republic of), a difference of 2.34.

That makes Southern Africa's figure about 1.4 times Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Southern Africa has been ahead every year.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 4th and Southern Africa ranks 17th of 10 groups.

Southern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran (Islamic Republic of) Southern Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 6.44 7.72 1.28 Southern Africa
2020s 6.29 8.07 1.78 Southern Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Iran (Islamic Republic of) or Southern Africa?
Southern Africa, at 8.52 against 6.18 in Iran (Islamic Republic of) as of 2025.
What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Southern Africa?
2.34, with Southern Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Southern Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2023.
How do Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Southern Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 4th and Southern Africa ranks 17th of 10 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Electronic waste generated, per capita (Kg)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
63 places, 912 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed