Malaysia vs Northern Africa: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Malaysia
2.5
in 2021
Northern Africa
6.05
in 2025
Malaysia rank
19th
Northern Africa rank
21st
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Malaysia
- Northern Africa
How they compare
Northern Africa currently reports 6.05 against 2.5 in Malaysia, a difference of 3.55.
That makes Northern Africa's figure about 2.4 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 19th and Northern Africa ranks 21st of 23 countries.
Northern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Northern Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.44 | 4.49 | 2.06 | Northern Africa |
| 2020s | 2.64 | 5.43 | 2.79 | Northern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Malaysia or Northern Africa?
- Northern Africa, at 6.05 against 2.5 in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Malaysia and Northern Africa?
- 3.55, with Northern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Northern Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Malaysia and Northern Africa rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Malaysia ranks 19th and Northern Africa ranks 21st of 23 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.