Central and Southern Asia vs Republic of Korea: Electronic waste generated
Central and Southern Asia
8.33 million
in 2025
Republic of Korea
954,060
in 2023
Central and Southern Asia rank
8th
Republic of Korea rank
5th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Central and Southern Asia
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
Central and Southern Asia currently reports 8.33 million against 954,060 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 7.38 million.
That makes Central and Southern Asia's figure about 8.7 times Republic of Korea's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Central and Southern Asia has been ahead every year.
Central and Southern Asia ranks 8th and Republic of Korea ranks 5th of 30 groups.
Central and Southern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central and Southern Asia | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.34 million | 678,786 | 2.66 million | Central and Southern Asia |
| 2020s | 6.28 million | 914,848 | 5.37 million | Central and Southern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Central and Southern Asia or Republic of Korea?
- Central and Southern Asia, at 8.33 million against 954,060 in Republic of Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Central and Southern Asia and Republic of Korea?
- 7.38 million, with Central and Southern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central and Southern Asia and Republic of Korea?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Central and Southern Asia and Republic of Korea rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Central and Southern Asia ranks 8th and Republic of Korea ranks 5th of 30 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.