Thailand vs World: Electronic waste generated, per capita
Thailand
6.17 kg
in 2023
World
8.38 kg
in 2025
Thailand rank
18th
World rank
19th
Electronic waste generated, per capita over time
- Thailand
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 8.38 kg against 6.17 kg in Thailand, a difference of 2.21 kg.
That makes World's figure about 1.4 times Thailand's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.
Thailand ranks 18th 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 | Thailand | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.11 kg | 6.3 kg | 1.19 kg | World |
| 2020s | 6.08 kg | 7.62 kg | 1.53 kg | World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, per capita, Thailand or World?
- World, at 8.38 kg against 6.17 kg in Thailand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated, per capita between Thailand and World?
- 2.21 kg, with World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Thailand and World?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Thailand and World rank globally for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Thailand ranks 18th 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.