Micronesia vs Western Africa: Electronic waste generated
Micronesia
888.12 tonnes
in 2025
Western Africa
871,268 tonnes
in 2025
Micronesia rank
27th
Western Africa rank
27th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Micronesia
- Western Africa
How they compare
Western Africa currently reports 871,268 tonnes against 888.12 tonnes in Micronesia, a difference of 870,380 tonnes.
That makes Western Africa's figure about 981.0 times Micronesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Western Africa has been ahead every year.
Micronesia ranks 27th and Western Africa ranks 27th of 27 countries.
Western Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Micronesia | Western Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 577.03 tonnes | 454,745 tonnes | 454,168 tonnes | Western Africa |
| 2020s | 826.37 tonnes | 772,748 tonnes | 771,922 tonnes | Western Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Micronesia or Western Africa?
- Western Africa, at 871,268 tonnes against 888.12 tonnes in Micronesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Micronesia and Western Africa?
- 870,380 tonnes, with Western Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia and Western Africa?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Micronesia and Western Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Micronesia ranks 27th and Western Africa ranks 27th 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.