Australia and New Zealand vs Northern Europe: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Australia and New Zealand
22.06 kg
in 2025
Northern Europe
22.84 kg
in 2025
Australia and New Zealand rank
6th
Northern Europe rank
2nd
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Australia and New Zealand
- Northern Europe
How they compare
Northern Europe currently reports 22.84 kg against 22.06 kg in Australia and New Zealand, a difference of 0.78 kg.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Northern Europe has been ahead every year.
Australia and New Zealand ranks 6th and Northern Europe ranks 2nd of 30 countries.
Northern Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia and New Zealand | Northern Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.41 kg | 20.5 kg | 1.08 kg | Northern Europe |
| 2020s | 21.82 kg | 22.81 kg | 0.9936 kg | Northern Europe |
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 Northern Europe?
- Northern Europe, at 22.84 kg against 22.06 kg in Australia and New Zealand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Australia and New Zealand and Northern Europe?
- 0.78 kg, with Northern Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and New Zealand and Northern Europe?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Australia and New Zealand and Northern Europe rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 6th and Northern Europe ranks 2nd 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.