South Korea vs Republic of Korea: Electronic waste generated, per capita
South Korea
18.5 kg
in 2023
Republic of Korea
18.5 kg
in 2023
South Korea rank
10th
Republic of Korea rank
10th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- South Korea
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 18.5 kg against 18.5 kg in Republic of Korea, a difference of 0 kg.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 10th and Republic of Korea ranks 10th of 31 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.33 kg | 6.33 kg | 0 kg | — |
| 2010s | 13.34 kg | 13.34 kg | 0 kg | — |
| 2020s | 17.7 kg | 17.7 kg | 0 kg | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, South Korea or Republic of Korea?
- South Korea, at 18.5 kg against 18.5 kg in Republic of Korea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between South Korea and Republic of Korea?
- 0 kg, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Republic of Korea?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Republic of Korea rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- South Korea ranks 10th and Republic of 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.