Electronic waste generated, per capita in Senegal
Senegal: Electronic waste generated, per capita was 284.98 kg in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Electronic waste generated, per capita in Senegal, 2005–2017
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kg.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electronic waste generated, per capita in Senegal is 284.98 kg, measured in 2017. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of up 38.9% on the previous year and up 400.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electronic waste generated, per capita in Senegal peaked at 284.98 kg in 2017 and was at its lowest, 36 kg, in 2006.
That places Senegal 4th out of 31 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electronic waste generated, per capita in Senegal, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 41.3 kg | — |
| 2006 | 36 kg | -12.8% |
| 2007 | 56.92 kg | +58.1% |
| 2008 | 72.37 kg | +27.1% |
| 2009 | 94.43 kg | +30.5% |
| 2010 | 121.96 kg | +29.2% |
| 2011 | 155.96 kg | +27.9% |
| 2012 | 94.59 kg | -39.3% |
| 2013 | 109.77 kg | +16.0% |
| 2014 | 127.26 kg | +15.9% |
| 2015 | 147.81 kg | +16.1% |
| 2016 | 205.13 kg | +38.8% |
| 2017 | 284.98 kg | +38.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 60.2 kg | 36 kg | 94.43 kg | 5 |
| 2010s | 155.93 kg | 94.59 kg | 284.98 kg | 8 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
- 1 Suriname 5,797 kg compare
- 2 United Republic of Tanzania 642.47 kg compare
- 3 Uganda 461.63 kg compare
- 5 United States 28.06 kg compare
- 6 Australia and New Zealand 22.06 kg compare
- 7 Japan 21.11 kg compare
More environment data for Senegal
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.15 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.06 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.432 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.48 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.1647 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electronic waste generated, per capita in Senegal?
- Electronic waste generated, per capita in Senegal was 284.98 kg in 2017, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest electronic waste generated, per capita recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 284.98 kg in 2017.
- What is the lowest electronic waste generated, per capita recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 36 kg in 2006.
- How does Senegal rank for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Senegal ranks 4th out of 31 countries with data for 2017.
- Is electronic waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 400.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Electronic waste generated, per capita (Kg). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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