Australia and New Zealand vs Europe: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Australia and New Zealand
22.06
in 2025
Europe
18.27
in 2025
Australia and New Zealand rank
4th
Europe rank
6th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Australia and New Zealand
- Europe
How they compare
Australia and New Zealand currently reports 22.06 against 18.27 in Europe, a difference of 3.79.
That makes Australia and New Zealand's figure about 1.2 times Europe's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Australia and New Zealand has been ahead every year.
Australia and New Zealand ranks 4th and Europe ranks 6th of 23 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 | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.41 | 15.13 | 4.28 | Australia and New Zealand |
| 2020s | 21.82 | 17.63 | 4.19 | 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?
- Australia and New Zealand, at 22.06 against 18.27 in Europe as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Australia and New Zealand and Europe?
- 3.79, with Australia and New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and New Zealand and Europe?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Australia and New Zealand and Europe rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 4th and Europe ranks 6th of 23 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.