Australia and New Zealand vs South Korea: Electronic waste generated
Australia and New Zealand
710,920 tonnes
in 2025
South Korea
954,060 tonnes
in 2023
Australia and New Zealand rank
10th
South Korea rank
7th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Australia and New Zealand
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 954,060 tonnes against 710,920 tonnes in Australia and New Zealand, a difference of 243,140 tonnes.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.3 times Australia and New Zealand's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
Australia and New Zealand ranks 10th and South Korea ranks 7th of 31 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia and New Zealand | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 553,367 tonnes | 678,786 tonnes | 125,419 tonnes | South Korea |
| 2020s | 677,790 tonnes | 914,848 tonnes | 237,057 tonnes | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Australia and New Zealand or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 954,060 tonnes against 710,920 tonnes in Australia and New Zealand as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Australia and New Zealand and South Korea?
- 243,140 tonnes, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and New Zealand and South Korea?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Australia and New Zealand and South Korea rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 10th and South Korea ranks 7th of 31 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.