Japan vs Senegal: Electronic waste generated

Japan
2.64 million tonnes
in 2022
Senegal
4.41 million tonnes
in 2017
Japan rank
5th
Senegal rank
3rd

Electronic waste generated over time

  • Japan
  • Senegal
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How they compare

Senegal currently reports 4.41 million tonnes against 2.64 million tonnes in Japan, a difference of 1.77 million tonnes.

That makes Senegal's figure about 1.7 times Japan's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Japan ahead.

Japan ranks 5th and Senegal ranks 3rd of 27 countries.

Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electronic waste generated, Japan or Senegal?
Senegal, at 4.41 million tonnes against 2.64 million tonnes in Japan as of 2017.
What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Japan and Senegal?
1.77 million tonnes, with Senegal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and Senegal?
8 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2017.
How do Japan and Senegal rank globally for electronic waste generated?
Japan ranks 5th and Senegal ranks 3rd of 27 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
63 places, 912 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed