Malaysia vs Thailand: Electronic waste generated, per capita

Malaysia
2.5 kg
in 2021
Thailand
6.17 kg
in 2023
Malaysia rank
21st
Thailand rank
18th

Electronic waste generated, per capita over time

  • Malaysia
  • Thailand
0246200620142023

How they compare

Thailand currently reports 6.17 kg against 2.5 kg in Malaysia, a difference of 3.67 kg.

That makes Thailand's figure about 2.5 times Malaysia's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Malaysia ahead.

Malaysia ranks 21st and Thailand ranks 18th of 27 countries.

Thailand has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia Thailand Difference Ahead
2010s 1.68 kg 5.11 kg 3.43 kg Thailand
2020s 2.64 kg 6.02 kg 3.39 kg Thailand

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Malaysia or Thailand?
Thailand, at 6.17 kg against 2.5 kg in Malaysia as of 2023.
What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Malaysia and Thailand?
3.67 kg, with Thailand ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Thailand?
10 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2021.
How do Malaysia and Thailand rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
Malaysia ranks 21st and Thailand ranks 18th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Electronic waste generated, per capita (Kg)
Unit
kg
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
63 places, 912 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed