Malaysia vs Small island developing States (SIDS): Electronic waste generated, per capita
Malaysia
2.5 kg
in 2021
Small island developing States (SIDS)
6.39 kg
in 2025
Malaysia rank
21st
Small island developing States (SIDS) rank
22nd
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Malaysia
- Small island developing States (SIDS)
How they compare
Small island developing States (SIDS) currently reports 6.39 kg against 2.5 kg in Malaysia, a difference of 3.89 kg.
That makes Small island developing States (SIDS)'s figure about 2.6 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 21st and Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 22nd of 27 countries.
Small island developing States (SIDS) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Small island developing States (SIDS) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.44 kg | 4.95 kg | 2.52 kg | Small island developing States (SIDS) |
| 2020s | 2.64 kg | 5.9 kg | 3.26 kg | Small island developing States (SIDS) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Malaysia or Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- Small island developing States (SIDS), at 6.39 kg against 2.5 kg in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Malaysia and Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- 3.89 kg, with Small island developing States (SIDS) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Malaysia and Small island developing States (SIDS) rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Malaysia ranks 21st and Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 22nd of 27 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.