Australia and New Zealand vs Europe: Electronic waste generated
Australia and New Zealand
710,920
in 2025
Europe
13.60 million
in 2025
Australia and New Zealand rank
7th
Europe rank
6th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Australia and New Zealand
- Europe
How they compare
Europe currently reports 13.60 million against 710,920 in Australia and New Zealand, a difference of 12.89 million.
That makes Europe's figure about 19.1 times Australia and New Zealand's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Europe has been ahead every year.
Australia and New Zealand ranks 7th and Europe ranks 6th of 23 countries.
Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia and New Zealand | Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 553,367 | 11.26 million | 10.71 million | Europe |
| 2020s | 687,350 | 13.16 million | 12.48 million | Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Australia and New Zealand or Europe?
- Europe, at 13.60 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 Europe?
- 12.89 million, with Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and New Zealand and Europe?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Australia and New Zealand and Europe rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 7th and Europe ranks 6th 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.