Polynesia vs Southern Africa: Electronic waste generated
Polynesia
1,194 tonnes
in 2025
Southern Africa
630,392 tonnes
in 2025
Polynesia rank
26th
Southern Africa rank
29th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Polynesia
- Southern Africa
How they compare
Southern Africa currently reports 630,392 tonnes against 1,194 tonnes in Polynesia, a difference of 629,198 tonnes.
That makes Southern Africa's figure about 527.9 times Polynesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Southern Africa has been ahead every year.
Polynesia ranks 26th 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 | Polynesia | Southern Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 946.64 tonnes | 429,376 tonnes | 428,429 tonnes | Southern Africa |
| 2020s | 1,139 tonnes | 587,241 tonnes | 586,102 tonnes | Southern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Polynesia or Southern Africa?
- Southern Africa, at 630,392 tonnes against 1,194 tonnes in Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Polynesia and Southern Africa?
- 629,198 tonnes, with Southern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Polynesia and Southern Africa?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Polynesia and Southern Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Polynesia ranks 26th 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.