Least Developed Countries (LDCs) vs Polynesia: Electronic waste generated
Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
1.70 million tonnes
in 2025
Polynesia
1,194 tonnes
in 2025
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank
24th
Polynesia rank
26th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Polynesia
How they compare
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) currently reports 1.70 million tonnes against 1,194 tonnes in Polynesia, a difference of 1.70 million tonnes.
That makes Least Developed Countries (LDCs)'s figure about 1,422.2 times Polynesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has been ahead every year.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 24th and Polynesia ranks 26th of 36 groups.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) | Polynesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 819,279 tonnes | 946.64 tonnes | 818,332 tonnes | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2020s | 1.46 million tonnes | 1,139 tonnes | 1.46 million tonnes | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) or Polynesia?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs), at 1.70 million tonnes against 1,194 tonnes in Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Polynesia?
- 1.70 million tonnes, with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Polynesia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Polynesia rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 24th and Polynesia ranks 26th of 36 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.