Australia and New Zealand vs Iran (Islamic Republic of): Electronic waste generated
Australia and New Zealand
710,920 tonnes
in 2025
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
560,000 tonnes
in 2023
Australia and New Zealand rank
10th
Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank
11th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Australia and New Zealand
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
How they compare
Australia and New Zealand currently reports 710,920 tonnes against 560,000 tonnes in Iran (Islamic Republic of), a difference of 150,920 tonnes.
That makes Australia and New Zealand's figure about 1.3 times Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Australia and New Zealand has been ahead every year.
Australia and New Zealand ranks 10th and Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 11th of 30 countries.
Australia and New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia and New Zealand | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 639,494 tonnes | 558,000 tonnes | 81,494 tonnes | Australia and New Zealand |
| 2020s | 677,790 tonnes | 560,000 tonnes | 117,790 tonnes | Australia and New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Australia and New Zealand or Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- Australia and New Zealand, at 710,920 tonnes against 560,000 tonnes in Iran (Islamic Republic of) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Australia and New Zealand and Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- 150,920 tonnes, with Australia and New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and New Zealand and Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2023.
- How do Australia and New Zealand and Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 10th and Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 11th of 30 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.