Africa vs Malaysia: Electronic waste generated
Africa
4.03 million tonnes
in 2025
Malaysia
85,641 tonnes
in 2021
Africa rank
17th
Malaysia rank
15th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Africa
- Malaysia
How they compare
Africa currently reports 4.03 million tonnes against 85,641 tonnes in Malaysia, a difference of 3.94 million tonnes.
That makes Africa's figure about 47.0 times Malaysia's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 17th and Malaysia ranks 15th of 36 groups.
Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.39 million tonnes | 73,773 tonnes | 2.31 million tonnes | Africa |
| 2020s | 3.34 million tonnes | 89,825 tonnes | 3.25 million tonnes | Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Africa or Malaysia?
- Africa, at 4.03 million tonnes against 85,641 tonnes in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Africa and Malaysia?
- 3.94 million tonnes, with Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Malaysia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Africa and Malaysia rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Africa ranks 17th and Malaysia ranks 15th of 36 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Electronic waste generated (Tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.