Melanesia vs Western Africa: Electronic waste generated

Melanesia
23,829 tonnes
in 2025
Western Africa
871,268 tonnes
in 2025
Melanesia rank
24th
Western Africa rank
27th

Electronic waste generated over time

  • Melanesia
  • Western Africa
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How they compare

Western Africa currently reports 871,268 tonnes against 23,829 tonnes in Melanesia, a difference of 847,439 tonnes.

That makes Western Africa's figure about 36.6 times Melanesia's.

Across all 16 years both countries report, Western Africa has been ahead every year.

Melanesia ranks 24th and Western Africa ranks 27th of 31 countries.

Western Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Melanesia Western Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 13,922 tonnes 454,745 tonnes 440,822 tonnes Western Africa
2020s 21,691 tonnes 772,748 tonnes 751,058 tonnes Western Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electronic waste generated, Melanesia or Western Africa?
Western Africa, at 871,268 tonnes against 23,829 tonnes in Melanesia as of 2025.
What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Melanesia and Western Africa?
847,439 tonnes, with Western Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Melanesia and Western Africa?
16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
How do Melanesia and Western Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated?
Melanesia ranks 24th and Western Africa ranks 27th 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