Eastern Europe vs Republic of Korea: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Eastern Europe
14.09
in 2025
Republic of Korea
18.5
in 2023
Eastern Europe rank
10th
Republic of Korea rank
8th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Eastern Europe
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 18.5 against 14.09 in Eastern Europe, a difference of 4.41.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.3 times Eastern Europe's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Eastern Europe ranks 10th and Republic of Korea ranks 8th of 30 groups.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Europe | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.48 | 13.34 | 3.86 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 12.51 | 17.7 | 5.19 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Eastern Europe or Republic of Korea?
- Republic of Korea, at 18.5 against 14.09 in Eastern Europe as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Eastern Europe and Republic of Korea?
- 4.41, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Europe and Republic of Korea?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Eastern Europe and Republic of Korea rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Eastern Europe ranks 10th and Republic of Korea ranks 8th of 30 groups.
- 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.