Costa Rica vs Eastern Europe: Electronic waste generated
Costa Rica
81,000 tonnes
in 2023
Eastern Europe
4.01 million tonnes
in 2025
Costa Rica rank
16th
Eastern Europe rank
18th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Costa Rica
- Eastern Europe
How they compare
Eastern Europe currently reports 4.01 million tonnes against 81,000 tonnes in Costa Rica, a difference of 3.93 million tonnes.
That makes Eastern Europe's figure about 49.5 times Costa Rica's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Eastern Europe has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 16th and Eastern Europe ranks 18th of 27 countries.
Eastern Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Eastern Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 57,683 tonnes | 2.80 million tonnes | 2.74 million tonnes | Eastern Europe |
| 2020s | 71,310 tonnes | 3.63 million tonnes | 3.56 million tonnes | Eastern Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Costa Rica or Eastern Europe?
- Eastern Europe, at 4.01 million tonnes against 81,000 tonnes in Costa Rica as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Costa Rica and Eastern Europe?
- 3.93 million tonnes, with Eastern Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Eastern Europe?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Costa Rica and Eastern Europe rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Costa Rica ranks 16th and Eastern Europe ranks 18th of 27 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.