United Republic of Tanzania vs United States: Electronic waste generated

United Republic of Tanzania
35.76 million
in 2017
United States
9.17 million
in 2018
United Republic of Tanzania rank
1st
United States rank
3rd

Electronic waste generated over time

  • United Republic of Tanzania
  • United States
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How they compare

United Republic of Tanzania currently reports 35.76 million against 9.17 million in United States, a difference of 26.58 million.

That makes United Republic of Tanzania's figure about 3.9 times United States's.

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

United Republic of Tanzania ranks 1st and United States ranks 3rd of 30 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, United Republic of Tanzania averaged higher in 1 and United States in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade United Republic of Tanzania United States Difference Ahead
2000s 5.12 million 6.35 million 1.23 million United States
2010s 28.90 million 8.80 million 20.10 million United Republic of Tanzania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electronic waste generated, United Republic of Tanzania or United States?
United Republic of Tanzania, at 35.76 million against 9.17 million in United States as of 2017.
What is the difference in electronic waste generated between United Republic of Tanzania and United States?
26.58 million, with United Republic of Tanzania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for United Republic of Tanzania and United States?
5 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2017.
How do United Republic of Tanzania and United States rank globally for electronic waste generated?
United Republic of Tanzania ranks 1st 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