Micronesia vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Micronesia
1.68 kg
in 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa
1.85 kg
in 2025
Micronesia rank
28th
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
30th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Micronesia
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 1.85 kg against 1.68 kg in Micronesia, a difference of 0.17 kg.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 1.1 times Micronesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Micronesia ranks 28th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 30th of 31 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Micronesia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.11 kg | 1.36 kg | 0.249 kg | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 1.58 kg | 1.77 kg | 0.1895 kg | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Micronesia or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, at 1.85 kg against 1.68 kg in Micronesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Micronesia and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 0.17 kg, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Micronesia and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Micronesia ranks 28th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 30th 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.