Central America vs Costa Rica: Electronic waste generated
Central America
2.00 million tonnes
in 2025
Costa Rica
81,000 tonnes
in 2023
Central America rank
23rd
Costa Rica rank
20th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Central America
- Costa Rica
How they compare
Central America currently reports 2.00 million tonnes against 81,000 tonnes in Costa Rica, a difference of 1.92 million tonnes.
That makes Central America's figure about 24.7 times Costa Rica's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Central America has been ahead every year.
Central America ranks 23rd and Costa Rica ranks 20th of 34 groups.
Central America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central America | Costa Rica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.27 million tonnes | 57,683 tonnes | 1.21 million tonnes | Central America |
| 2020s | 1.78 million tonnes | 71,310 tonnes | 1.71 million tonnes | Central America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Central America or Costa Rica?
- Central America, at 2.00 million tonnes against 81,000 tonnes in Costa Rica as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Central America and Costa Rica?
- 1.92 million tonnes, with Central America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central America and Costa Rica?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Central America and Costa Rica rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Central America ranks 23rd and Costa Rica ranks 20th of 34 groups.
- 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.