Australia and New Zealand vs Japan: Electronic waste generated
Australia and New Zealand
710,920
in 2025
Japan
2.64 million
in 2022
Australia and New Zealand rank
7th
Japan rank
4th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Australia and New Zealand
- Japan
How they compare
Japan currently reports 2.64 million against 710,920 in Australia and New Zealand, a difference of 1.93 million.
That makes Japan's figure about 3.7 times Australia and New Zealand's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.
Australia and New Zealand ranks 7th and Japan ranks 4th of 23 countries.
Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia and New Zealand | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 553,367 | 2.48 million | 1.92 million | Japan |
| 2020s | 672,690 | 2.60 million | 1.92 million | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Australia and New Zealand or Japan?
- Japan, at 2.64 million against 710,920 in Australia and New Zealand as of 2022.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Australia and New Zealand and Japan?
- 1.93 million, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and New Zealand and Japan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
- How do Australia and New Zealand and Japan rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 7th and Japan 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.