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
050.0M100.0M150.0M201820202023

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.

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About this data

Indicator
Electronic waste generated (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
65 places, 934 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed