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
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.