Australia vs Republic of Korea: Electronic waste generated, per capita

Australia
21
in 2022
Republic of Korea
18.5
in 2023
Australia rank
6th
Republic of Korea rank
8th

Electronic waste generated, per capita over time

  • Australia
  • Republic of Korea
5101520200020112023

How they compare

Australia currently reports 21 against 18.5 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 2.5.

That makes Australia's figure about 1.1 times Republic of Korea's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Republic of Korea ahead.

Australia ranks 6th and Republic of Korea ranks 8th of 23 countries.

Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Republic of Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 6.47 6.33 0.141 Australia
2010s 17.45 13.34 4.11 Australia
2020s 20.8 17.43 3.37 Australia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Australia or Republic of Korea?
Australia, at 21 against 18.5 in Republic of Korea as of 2022.
What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Australia and Republic of Korea?
2.5, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Republic of Korea?
15 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Australia and Republic of Korea rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
Australia ranks 6th and Republic of Korea ranks 8th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Electronic waste generated, per capita (Kg)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
63 places, 912 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed