Colombia vs Ecuador: Electronic waste generated, per capita

Colombia
7.5 kg
in 2022
Ecuador
4.7 kg
in 2015
Colombia rank
16th
Ecuador rank
19th

Electronic waste generated, per capita over time

  • Colombia
  • Ecuador
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How they compare

Colombia currently reports 7.5 kg against 4.7 kg in Ecuador, a difference of 2.8 kg.

That makes Colombia's figure about 1.6 times Ecuador's.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.

Colombia ranks 16th and Ecuador ranks 19th of 27 countries.

Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Ecuador Difference Ahead
2000s 3.16 kg 0.5302 kg 2.63 kg Colombia
2010s 5.27 kg 3.17 kg 2.1 kg Colombia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Colombia or Ecuador?
Colombia, at 7.5 kg against 4.7 kg in Ecuador as of 2022.
What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Colombia and Ecuador?
2.8 kg, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Ecuador?
7 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2015.
How do Colombia and Ecuador rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
Colombia ranks 16th and Ecuador ranks 19th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Electronic waste generated, per capita (Kg)
Unit
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