Melanesia vs World: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Melanesia
1.81 kg
in 2025
World
8.38 kg
in 2025
Melanesia rank
22nd
World rank
19th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Melanesia
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 8.38 kg against 1.81 kg in Melanesia, a difference of 6.57 kg.
That makes World's figure about 4.6 times Melanesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.
Melanesia ranks 22nd and World ranks 19th of 27 countries.
World has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Melanesia | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.29 kg | 6.04 kg | 4.75 kg | World |
| 2020s | 1.72 kg | 7.83 kg | 6.12 kg | World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Melanesia or World?
- World, at 8.38 kg against 1.81 kg in Melanesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Melanesia and World?
- 6.57 kg, with World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Melanesia and World?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Melanesia and World rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Melanesia ranks 22nd and World ranks 19th of 27 countries.
- 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.