Electronic waste generated in United Republic of Tanzania

United Republic of Tanzania: Electronic waste generated was 35.76 million tonnes in 2017. β—† Volatile

Latest (2017)
35.76 million tonnes
Change on year
up 6.0%
Rank
1st
of 29 regions
All-time high
35.76 million tonnes
in 2017
All-time low
1.41 million tonnes
in 2000
Years of data
18
2000–2017

Electronic waste generated in United Republic of Tanzania, 2000–2017

010.0M20.0M30.0M40.0M2000200820172000: 1.4M tonnes2001: 2.5M tonnes2002: 3.9M tonnes2003: 5.4M tonnes2004: 7.1M tonnes2005: 8.8M tonnes2006: 10.6M tonnes2007: 12.5M tonnes2008: 14.7M tonnes2009: 17.1M tonnes2010: 19.6M tonnes2011: 22.1M tonnes2012: 24.6M tonnes2013: 26.9M tonnes2014: 29.1M tonnes2015: 31.4M tonnes2016: 33.7M tonnes2017: 35.8M tonnes

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near United Republic of Tanzania

  1. 1 Uganda 18.55 million tonnes compare
  2. 2 Senegal 4.41 million tonnes compare
  3. 3 Suriname 3.58 million tonnes compare
  4. 4 Japan 2.64 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 63 places β†’

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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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Indicator
Electronic waste generated (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
63 places, 912 data points, 2000–2025
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