Australia and New Zealand vs Northern America: Electronic waste generated
Australia and New Zealand
710,920
in 2025
Northern America
8.32 million
in 2025
Australia and New Zealand rank
7th
Northern America rank
9th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Australia and New Zealand
- Northern America
How they compare
Northern America currently reports 8.32 million against 710,920 in Australia and New Zealand, a difference of 7.61 million.
That makes Northern America's figure about 11.7 times Australia and New Zealand's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Northern America has been ahead every year.
Australia and New Zealand ranks 7th and Northern America ranks 9th of 23 countries.
Northern America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia and New Zealand | Northern America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 553,367 | 6.81 million | 6.26 million | Northern America |
| 2020s | 687,350 | 8.02 million | 7.34 million | Northern America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Australia and New Zealand or Northern America?
- Northern America, at 8.32 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 Northern America?
- 7.61 million, with Northern America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and New Zealand and Northern America?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Australia and New Zealand and Northern America rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 7th and Northern America ranks 9th 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.