Electronic waste generated in United Republic of Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania: Electronic waste generated was 35.76 million tonnes in 2017. β Volatile
Electronic waste generated in United Republic of Tanzania, 2000β2017
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
United Republic of Tanzania recorded 35.76 million tonnes for electronic waste generated in 2017. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 185.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electronic waste generated in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 35.76 million tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.41 million tonnes, in 2000.
That places United Republic of Tanzania 1st out of 29 regions 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.42 million tonnes | 1.41 million tonnes | 17.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.88 million tonnes | 19.57 million tonnes | 35.76 million tonnes | 8 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.06 Β°C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.253 Β°C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import 13.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 23.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fibre furnish β Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fibreboard β Import quantity 29,655 m3 (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous β Production 90,000 m3 (2024)
- Graphic papers β Import quantity 73,152 t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard β Export value 22,686 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electronic waste generated in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Electronic waste generated in United Republic of Tanzania was 35.76 million tonnes in 2017, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest electronic waste generated recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 35.76 million tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest electronic waste generated recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.41 million tonnes in 2000.
- How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for electronic waste generated?
- United Republic of Tanzania ranks 1st out of 29 regions with data for 2017.
- Is electronic waste generated rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Republic of Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Electronic waste generated (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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