Polynesia vs Western Africa: Electronic waste generated
Polynesia
1,194 tonnes
in 2025
Western Africa
871,268 tonnes
in 2025
Polynesia rank
26th
Western Africa rank
27th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Polynesia
- Western Africa
How they compare
Western Africa currently reports 871,268 tonnes against 1,194 tonnes in Polynesia, a difference of 870,074 tonnes.
That makes Western Africa's figure about 729.6 times Polynesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Western Africa has been ahead every year.
Polynesia ranks 26th 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 | Polynesia | Western Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 946.64 tonnes | 454,745 tonnes | 453,798 tonnes | Western Africa |
| 2020s | 1,139 tonnes | 772,748 tonnes | 771,609 tonnes | Western Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Polynesia or Western Africa?
- Western Africa, at 871,268 tonnes against 1,194 tonnes in Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Polynesia and Western Africa?
- 870,074 tonnes, with Western Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Polynesia and Western Africa?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Polynesia and Western Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Polynesia ranks 26th 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.