Micronesia vs Western Africa: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Micronesia
1.68 kg
in 2025
Western Africa
1.87 kg
in 2025
Micronesia rank
28th
Western Africa rank
29th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Micronesia
- Western Africa
How they compare
Western Africa currently reports 1.87 kg against 1.68 kg in Micronesia, a difference of 0.19 kg.
That makes Western Africa's figure about 1.1 times Micronesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Western Africa has been ahead every year.
Micronesia ranks 28th and Western Africa ranks 29th of 31 countries.
Western Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Micronesia | Western Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.11 kg | 1.24 kg | 0.1228 kg | Western Africa |
| 2020s | 1.58 kg | 1.75 kg | 0.1721 kg | Western Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Micronesia or Western Africa?
- Western Africa, at 1.87 kg against 1.68 kg in Micronesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Micronesia and Western Africa?
- 0.19 kg, with Western Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia and Western Africa?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Micronesia and Western Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Micronesia ranks 28th and Western Africa ranks 29th 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.