Hungary vs South Korea: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Hungary
15.88 kg
in 2023
South Korea
18.5 kg
in 2023
Hungary rank
12th
South Korea rank
10th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Hungary
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 18.5 kg against 15.88 kg in Hungary, a difference of 2.62 kg.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.2 times Hungary's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
Hungary ranks 12th and South Korea ranks 10th of 31 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.57 kg | 16.27 kg | 5.7 kg | South Korea |
| 2020s | 13.89 kg | 17.7 kg | 3.81 kg | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Hungary or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 18.5 kg against 15.88 kg in Hungary as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Hungary and South Korea?
- 2.62 kg, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and South Korea?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2023.
- How do Hungary and South Korea rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Hungary ranks 12th and South Korea ranks 10th of 31 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.