South Korea vs Oceania: Electronic waste generated, per capita
South Korea
18.5 kg
in 2023
Oceania
15.81 kg
in 2025
South Korea rank
10th
Oceania rank
8th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- South Korea
- Oceania
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 18.5 kg against 15.81 kg in Oceania, a difference of 2.69 kg.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.2 times Oceania's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Oceania ahead.
South Korea ranks 10th and Oceania ranks 8th of 31 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Oceania in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Oceania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.34 kg | 14.05 kg | 0.7152 kg | Oceania |
| 2020s | 17.7 kg | 15.63 kg | 2.07 kg | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, South Korea or Oceania?
- South Korea, at 18.5 kg against 15.81 kg in Oceania as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between South Korea and Oceania?
- 2.69 kg, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Oceania?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Oceania rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- South Korea ranks 10th and Oceania ranks 8th 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.