Canada vs Eastern Asia: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Canada
19.94 kg
in 2023
Eastern Asia
11.29 kg
in 2025
Canada rank
8th
Eastern Asia rank
11th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Canada
- Eastern Asia
How they compare
Canada currently reports 19.94 kg against 11.29 kg in Eastern Asia, a difference of 8.65 kg.
That makes Canada's figure about 1.8 times Eastern Asia's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Canada has been ahead every year.
Canada ranks 8th and Eastern Asia ranks 11th of 27 countries.
Canada has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Canada | Eastern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18.33 kg | 6.76 kg | 11.57 kg | Canada |
| 2020s | 19.9 kg | 9.6 kg | 10.3 kg | Canada |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Canada or Eastern Asia?
- Canada, at 19.94 kg against 11.29 kg in Eastern Asia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Canada and Eastern Asia?
- 8.65 kg, with Canada ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Eastern Asia?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Canada and Eastern Asia rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Canada ranks 8th and Eastern Asia ranks 11th of 27 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.