Uganda vs United States: Electronic waste generated

Uganda
18.55 million
in 2017
United States
9.17 million
in 2018
Uganda rank
2nd
United States rank
3rd

Electronic waste generated over time

  • Uganda
  • United States
5.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M200020092018

How they compare

Uganda currently reports 18.55 million against 9.17 million in United States, a difference of 9.38 million.

That makes Uganda's figure about 2.0 times United States's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2000 it was United States ahead.

Uganda ranks 2nd and United States ranks 3rd of 30 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Uganda averaged higher in 1 and United States in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Uganda United States Difference Ahead
2000s 3.53 million 6.35 million 2.82 million United States
2010s 14.60 million 8.80 million 5.80 million Uganda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electronic waste generated, Uganda or United States?
Uganda, at 18.55 million against 9.17 million in United States as of 2017.
What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Uganda and United States?
9.38 million, with Uganda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Uganda and United States?
5 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2017.
How do Uganda and United States rank globally for electronic waste generated?
Uganda ranks 2nd and United States ranks 3rd of 30 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Electronic waste generated (Tonnes)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
65 places, 934 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed