Polynesia vs South Africa: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Polynesia
1.73 kg
in 2025
South Africa
1.71 kg
in 2023
Polynesia rank
26th
South Africa rank
27th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Polynesia
- South Africa
How they compare
Polynesia currently reports 1.73 kg against 1.71 kg in South Africa, a difference of 0.02 kg.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Polynesia ranks 26th 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 | Polynesia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.51 kg | 1,899 kg | 1,898 kg | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.62 kg | 561.31 kg | 559.69 kg | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Polynesia or South Africa?
- Polynesia, at 1.73 kg against 1.71 kg in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Polynesia and South Africa?
- 0.02 kg, with Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Polynesia and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2023.
- How do Polynesia and South Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Polynesia ranks 26th 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.