Republic of Korea vs South America: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Republic of Korea
18.5
in 2023
South America
10.83
in 2025
Republic of Korea rank
8th
South America rank
12th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Republic of Korea
- South America
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 18.5 against 10.83 in South America, a difference of 7.67.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.7 times South America's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 8th and South America ranks 12th of 23 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | South America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.34 | 7.77 | 5.57 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 17.7 | 10.12 | 7.57 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Republic of Korea or South America?
- Republic of Korea, at 18.5 against 10.83 in South America as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Republic of Korea and South America?
- 7.67, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and South America?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Republic of Korea and South America rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Republic of Korea ranks 8th and South America ranks 12th 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.