Asia vs Melanesia: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Asia
7.3 kg
in 2025
Melanesia
1.81 kg
in 2025
Asia rank
20th
Melanesia rank
22nd
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Asia
- Melanesia
How they compare
Asia currently reports 7.3 kg against 1.81 kg in Melanesia, a difference of 5.49 kg.
That makes Asia's figure about 4.0 times Melanesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Asia has been ahead every year.
Asia ranks 20th and Melanesia ranks 22nd of 36 groups.
Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Asia | Melanesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.32 kg | 1.29 kg | 3.03 kg | Asia |
| 2020s | 6.52 kg | 1.72 kg | 4.8 kg | Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Asia or Melanesia?
- Asia, at 7.3 kg against 1.81 kg in Melanesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Asia and Melanesia?
- 5.49 kg, with Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Asia and Melanesia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Asia and Melanesia rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Asia ranks 20th and Melanesia ranks 22nd of 36 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.