Costa Rica vs South Africa: Electronic waste generated
Costa Rica
81,000 tonnes
in 2023
South Africa
108,000 tonnes
in 2023
Costa Rica rank
20th
South Africa rank
18th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Costa Rica
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 108,000 tonnes against 81,000 tonnes in Costa Rica, a difference of 27,000 tonnes.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Costa Rica's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 18th of 31 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 65,937 tonnes | 112.57 million tonnes | 112.50 million tonnes | South Africa |
| 2020s | 71,310 tonnes | 34.49 million tonnes | 34.42 million tonnes | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Costa Rica or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 108,000 tonnes against 81,000 tonnes in Costa Rica as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 27,000 tonnes, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2023.
- How do Costa Rica and South Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Costa Rica ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 18th of 31 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Electronic waste generated (Tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.