Eastern Africa vs Polynesia: Electronic waste generated
Eastern Africa
522,233 tonnes
in 2025
Polynesia
1,194 tonnes
in 2025
Eastern Africa rank
30th
Polynesia rank
30th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Eastern Africa
- Polynesia
How they compare
Eastern Africa currently reports 522,233 tonnes against 1,194 tonnes in Polynesia, a difference of 521,039 tonnes.
That makes Eastern Africa's figure about 437.3 times Polynesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Eastern Africa has been ahead every year.
Eastern Africa ranks 30th and Polynesia ranks 30th of 34 groups.
Eastern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Africa | Polynesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 248,660 tonnes | 946.64 tonnes | 247,713 tonnes | Eastern Africa |
| 2020s | 447,374 tonnes | 1,139 tonnes | 446,235 tonnes | Eastern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Eastern Africa or Polynesia?
- Eastern Africa, at 522,233 tonnes against 1,194 tonnes in Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Eastern Africa and Polynesia?
- 521,039 tonnes, with Eastern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa and Polynesia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Eastern Africa and Polynesia rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Eastern Africa ranks 30th and Polynesia ranks 30th of 34 groups.
- 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.