Africa vs Malaysia: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Africa
2.6 kg
in 2025
Malaysia
2.5 kg
in 2021
Africa rank
27th
Malaysia rank
24th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Africa
- Malaysia
How they compare
Africa currently reports 2.6 kg against 2.5 kg in Malaysia, a difference of 0.1 kg.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Malaysia ahead.
Africa ranks 27th and Malaysia ranks 24th of 34 groups.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.96 kg | 2.44 kg | 0.4783 kg | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 2.39 kg | 2.64 kg | 0.2472 kg | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Africa or Malaysia?
- Africa, at 2.6 kg against 2.5 kg in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Africa and Malaysia?
- 0.1 kg, with Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Malaysia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Africa and Malaysia rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Africa ranks 27th and Malaysia ranks 24th of 34 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Electronic waste generated, per capita (Kg). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.