Micronesia vs Southern Africa: Electronic waste generated
Micronesia
888.12 tonnes
in 2025
Southern Africa
630,392 tonnes
in 2025
Micronesia rank
27th
Southern Africa rank
29th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Micronesia
- Southern Africa
How they compare
Southern Africa currently reports 630,392 tonnes against 888.12 tonnes in Micronesia, a difference of 629,504 tonnes.
That makes Southern Africa's figure about 709.8 times Micronesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Southern Africa has been ahead every year.
Micronesia ranks 27th and Southern Africa ranks 29th of 27 countries.
Southern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Micronesia | Southern Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 577.03 tonnes | 429,376 tonnes | 428,799 tonnes | Southern Africa |
| 2020s | 826.37 tonnes | 587,241 tonnes | 586,415 tonnes | Southern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Micronesia or Southern Africa?
- Southern Africa, at 630,392 tonnes against 888.12 tonnes in Micronesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Micronesia and Southern Africa?
- 629,504 tonnes, with Southern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia and Southern Africa?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Micronesia and Southern Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Micronesia ranks 27th and Southern Africa ranks 29th 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.