Canada vs Europe and Northern America: Electronic waste generated
Canada
786,150
in 2023
Europe and Northern America
21.93 million
in 2025
Canada rank
6th
Europe and Northern America rank
3rd
Electronic waste generated over time
- Canada
- Europe and Northern America
How they compare
Europe and Northern America currently reports 21.93 million against 786,150 in Canada, a difference of 21.14 million.
That makes Europe and Northern America's figure about 27.9 times Canada's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Europe and Northern America has been ahead every year.
Canada ranks 6th and Europe and Northern America ranks 3rd of 23 countries.
Europe and Northern America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Canada | Europe and Northern America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 655,081 | 18.07 million | 17.42 million | Europe and Northern America |
| 2020s | 769,082 | 20.89 million | 20.13 million | Europe and Northern America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Canada or Europe and Northern America?
- Europe and Northern America, at 21.93 million against 786,150 in Canada as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Canada and Europe and Northern America?
- 21.14 million, with Europe and Northern America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Europe and Northern America?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Canada and Europe and Northern America rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Canada ranks 6th and Europe and Northern America ranks 3rd 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.