Australia and New Zealand vs Eastern Asia: Electronic waste generated
Australia and New Zealand
710,920
in 2025
Eastern Asia
18.65 million
in 2025
Australia and New Zealand rank
7th
Eastern Asia rank
4th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Australia and New Zealand
- Eastern Asia
How they compare
Eastern Asia currently reports 18.65 million against 710,920 in Australia and New Zealand, a difference of 17.94 million.
That makes Eastern Asia's figure about 26.2 times Australia and New Zealand's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Eastern Asia has been ahead every year.
Australia and New Zealand ranks 7th and Eastern Asia ranks 4th of 23 countries.
Eastern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia and New Zealand | Eastern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 553,367 | 11.04 million | 10.49 million | Eastern Asia |
| 2020s | 687,350 | 16.72 million | 16.04 million | Eastern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Australia and New Zealand or Eastern Asia?
- Eastern Asia, at 18.65 million against 710,920 in Australia and New Zealand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Australia and New Zealand and Eastern Asia?
- 17.94 million, with Eastern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and New Zealand and Eastern Asia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Australia and New Zealand and Eastern Asia rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 7th and Eastern Asia ranks 4th of 23 countries.
- 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.