South Korea vs Southern Europe: Electronic waste generated, per capita
South Korea
18.5 kg
in 2023
Southern Europe
18.22 kg
in 2025
South Korea rank
10th
Southern Europe rank
7th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- South Korea
- Southern Europe
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 18.5 kg against 18.22 kg in Southern Europe, a difference of 0.28 kg.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Southern Europe ahead.
South Korea ranks 10th and Southern Europe ranks 7th of 31 countries.
Southern Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Southern Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.34 kg | 16.65 kg | 3.31 kg | Southern Europe |
| 2020s | 17.7 kg | 17.71 kg | 0.0069 kg | Southern Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, South Korea or Southern Europe?
- South Korea, at 18.5 kg against 18.22 kg in Southern Europe as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between South Korea and Southern Europe?
- 0.28 kg, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Southern Europe?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Southern Europe rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- South Korea ranks 10th and Southern Europe ranks 7th 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.