Northern Africa and Western Asia vs South Africa: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Northern Africa and Western Asia
8.43
in 2025
South Africa
1.71
in 2023
Northern Africa and Western Asia rank
18th
South Africa rank
26th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Northern Africa and Western Asia
- South Africa
How they compare
Northern Africa and Western Asia currently reports 8.43 against 1.71 in South Africa, a difference of 6.72.
That makes Northern Africa and Western Asia's figure about 4.9 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2018 it was South Africa ahead.
Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 26th of 35 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa and Western Asia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.24 | 1,899 | 1,892 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 7.81 | 561.31 | 553.5 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Northern Africa and Western Asia or South Africa?
- Northern Africa and Western Asia, at 8.43 against 1.71 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Northern Africa and Western Asia and South Africa?
- 6.72, with Northern Africa and Western Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and Western Asia and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2023.
- How do Northern Africa and Western Asia and South Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 26th of 35 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.