Northern Africa vs Polynesia: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Northern Africa
6.05 kg
in 2025
Polynesia
1.73 kg
in 2025
Northern Africa rank
23rd
Polynesia rank
23rd
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Northern Africa
- Polynesia
How they compare
Northern Africa currently reports 6.05 kg against 1.73 kg in Polynesia, a difference of 4.32 kg.
That makes Northern Africa's figure about 3.5 times Polynesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Northern Africa has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa ranks 23rd and Polynesia ranks 23rd of 36 regions.
Northern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa | Polynesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.49 kg | 1.39 kg | 3.1 kg | Northern Africa |
| 2020s | 5.69 kg | 1.65 kg | 4.04 kg | Northern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Northern Africa or Polynesia?
- Northern Africa, at 6.05 kg against 1.73 kg in Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Northern Africa and Polynesia?
- 4.32 kg, with Northern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and Polynesia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Northern Africa and Polynesia rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Northern Africa ranks 23rd and Polynesia ranks 23rd of 36 regions.
- 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.