Melanesia vs South-Eastern Asia: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Melanesia
1.81 kg
in 2025
South-Eastern Asia
7.17 kg
in 2025
Melanesia rank
24th
South-Eastern Asia rank
13th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Melanesia
- South-Eastern Asia
How they compare
South-Eastern Asia currently reports 7.17 kg against 1.81 kg in Melanesia, a difference of 5.36 kg.
That makes South-Eastern Asia's figure about 4.0 times Melanesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, South-Eastern Asia has been ahead every year.
Melanesia ranks 24th and South-Eastern Asia ranks 13th of 29 regions.
South-Eastern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Melanesia | South-Eastern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.29 kg | 4.53 kg | 3.24 kg | South-Eastern Asia |
| 2020s | 1.72 kg | 6.51 kg | 4.79 kg | South-Eastern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Melanesia or South-Eastern Asia?
- South-Eastern Asia, at 7.17 kg against 1.81 kg in Melanesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Melanesia and South-Eastern Asia?
- 5.36 kg, with South-Eastern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Melanesia and South-Eastern Asia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Melanesia and South-Eastern Asia rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Melanesia ranks 24th and South-Eastern Asia ranks 13th of 29 regions.
- 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.