Caribbean vs South America: Electronic waste generated
Caribbean
262,559 tonnes
in 2025
South America
4.75 million tonnes
in 2025
Caribbean rank
15th
South America rank
15th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Caribbean
- South America
How they compare
South America currently reports 4.75 million tonnes against 262,559 tonnes in Caribbean, a difference of 4.48 million tonnes.
That makes South America's figure about 18.1 times Caribbean's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, South America has been ahead every year.
Caribbean ranks 15th and South America ranks 15th of 31 countries.
South America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Caribbean | South America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 187,083 tonnes | 3.18 million tonnes | 2.99 million tonnes | South America |
| 2020s | 245,065 tonnes | 4.46 million tonnes | 4.22 million tonnes | South America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Caribbean or South America?
- South America, at 4.75 million tonnes against 262,559 tonnes in Caribbean as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Caribbean and South America?
- 4.48 million tonnes, with South America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Caribbean and South America?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Caribbean and South America rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Caribbean ranks 15th and South America ranks 15th 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.