Hungary vs South Africa: Electronic waste generated
Hungary
152,284 tonnes
in 2023
South Africa
108,000 tonnes
in 2023
Hungary rank
16th
South Africa rank
18th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Hungary
- South Africa
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 152,284 tonnes against 108,000 tonnes in South Africa, a difference of 44,284 tonnes.
That makes Hungary's figure about 1.4 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2019 it was South Africa ahead.
Hungary ranks 16th 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 | Hungary | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 102,490 tonnes | 151.94 million tonnes | 151.84 million tonnes | South Africa |
| 2020s | 133,578 tonnes | 34.49 million tonnes | 34.36 million tonnes | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Hungary or South Africa?
- Hungary, at 152,284 tonnes against 108,000 tonnes in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Hungary and South Africa?
- 44,284 tonnes, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2023.
- How do Hungary and South Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Hungary ranks 16th 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.