Northern Africa vs Polynesia: Electronic waste generated
Northern Africa
1.67 million tonnes
in 2025
Polynesia
1,194 tonnes
in 2025
Northern Africa rank
25th
Polynesia rank
26th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Northern Africa
- Polynesia
How they compare
Northern Africa currently reports 1.67 million tonnes against 1,194 tonnes in Polynesia, a difference of 1.67 million tonnes.
That makes Northern Africa's figure about 1,400.8 times Polynesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Northern Africa has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa ranks 25th and Polynesia ranks 26th of 36 groups.
Northern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa | Polynesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.04 million tonnes | 946.64 tonnes | 1.04 million tonnes | Northern Africa |
| 2020s | 1.52 million tonnes | 1,139 tonnes | 1.52 million tonnes | Northern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Northern Africa or Polynesia?
- Northern Africa, at 1.67 million tonnes against 1,194 tonnes in Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Northern Africa and Polynesia?
- 1.67 million tonnes, with Northern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and Polynesia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Northern Africa and Polynesia rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Northern Africa ranks 25th 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.