Southern Africa vs Thailand: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Southern Africa
8.52
in 2025
Thailand
6.17
in 2023
Southern Africa rank
17th
Thailand rank
16th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Southern Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
Southern Africa currently reports 8.52 against 6.17 in Thailand, a difference of 2.35.
That makes Southern Africa's figure about 1.4 times Thailand's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Southern Africa has been ahead every year.
Southern Africa ranks 17th and Thailand ranks 16th of 30 groups.
Southern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Southern Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.01 | 5.11 | 1.9 | Southern Africa |
| 2020s | 8.07 | 6.08 | 1.98 | Southern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Southern Africa or Thailand?
- Southern Africa, at 8.52 against 6.17 in Thailand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Southern Africa and Thailand?
- 2.35, with Southern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Southern Africa and Thailand?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Southern Africa and Thailand rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Southern Africa ranks 17th and Thailand ranks 16th of 30 groups.
- 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.