Micronesia vs South Africa: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Micronesia
1.68 kg
in 2025
South Africa
1.71 kg
in 2023
Micronesia rank
28th
South Africa rank
27th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Micronesia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.71 kg against 1.68 kg in Micronesia, a difference of 0.03 kg.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Micronesia ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 27th of 31 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Micronesia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.37 kg | 1,899 kg | 1,898 kg | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.53 kg | 561.31 kg | 559.78 kg | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Micronesia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1.71 kg against 1.68 kg in Micronesia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Micronesia and South Africa?
- 0.03 kg, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2023.
- How do Micronesia and South Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Micronesia ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 27th of 31 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.