Malaysia vs World: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Malaysia
2.5 kg
in 2021
World
8.38 kg
in 2025
Malaysia rank
21st
World rank
19th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Malaysia
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 8.38 kg against 2.5 kg in Malaysia, a difference of 5.88 kg.
That makes World's figure about 3.4 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 21st and World ranks 19th of 27 countries.
World has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.44 kg | 6.04 kg | 3.6 kg | World |
| 2020s | 2.64 kg | 7.41 kg | 4.77 kg | World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Malaysia or World?
- World, at 8.38 kg against 2.5 kg in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Malaysia and World?
- 5.88 kg, with World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and World?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Malaysia and World rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Malaysia ranks 21st and World ranks 19th 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.