Middle Africa vs Polynesia: Electronic waste generated
Middle Africa
331,857 tonnes
in 2025
Polynesia
1,194 tonnes
in 2025
Middle Africa rank
33rd
Polynesia rank
30th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Middle Africa
- Polynesia
How they compare
Middle Africa currently reports 331,857 tonnes against 1,194 tonnes in Polynesia, a difference of 330,663 tonnes.
That makes Middle Africa's figure about 277.9 times Polynesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Middle Africa has been ahead every year.
Middle Africa ranks 33rd and Polynesia ranks 30th of 34 groups.
Middle Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Middle Africa | Polynesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 210,736 tonnes | 946.64 tonnes | 209,790 tonnes | Middle Africa |
| 2020s | 311,006 tonnes | 1,139 tonnes | 309,867 tonnes | Middle Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Middle Africa or Polynesia?
- Middle Africa, at 331,857 tonnes against 1,194 tonnes in Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Middle Africa and Polynesia?
- 330,663 tonnes, with Middle Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Middle Africa and Polynesia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Middle Africa and Polynesia rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Middle Africa ranks 33rd and Polynesia ranks 30th of 34 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.