Australia and New Zealand vs Europe and Northern America: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Australia and New Zealand
22.06
in 2025
Europe and Northern America
19.37
in 2025
Australia and New Zealand rank
6th
Europe and Northern America rank
5th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Australia and New Zealand
- Europe and Northern America
How they compare
Australia and New Zealand currently reports 22.06 against 19.37 in Europe and Northern America, a difference of 2.69.
That makes Australia and New Zealand's figure about 1.1 times Europe and Northern America's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Australia and New Zealand has been ahead every year.
Australia and New Zealand ranks 6th and Europe and Northern America ranks 5th of 30 countries.
Australia and New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia and New Zealand | Europe and Northern America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.41 | 16.35 | 3.06 | Australia and New Zealand |
| 2020s | 21.82 | 18.77 | 3.05 | Australia and New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Australia and New Zealand or Europe and Northern America?
- Australia and New Zealand, at 22.06 against 19.37 in Europe and Northern America as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Australia and New Zealand and Europe and Northern America?
- 2.69, with Australia and New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and New Zealand and Europe and Northern America?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Australia and New Zealand and Europe and Northern America rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 6th and Europe and Northern America ranks 5th of 30 countries.
- 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.