Costa Rica vs South-Eastern Asia: Electronic waste generated
Costa Rica
81,000 tonnes
in 2023
South-Eastern Asia
5.02 million tonnes
in 2025
Costa Rica rank
16th
South-Eastern Asia rank
13th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Costa Rica
- South-Eastern Asia
How they compare
South-Eastern Asia currently reports 5.02 million tonnes against 81,000 tonnes in Costa Rica, a difference of 4.94 million tonnes.
That makes South-Eastern Asia's figure about 62.0 times Costa Rica's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South-Eastern Asia has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 16th and South-Eastern Asia ranks 13th of 27 countries.
South-Eastern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | South-Eastern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 57,683 tonnes | 2.91 million tonnes | 2.85 million tonnes | South-Eastern Asia |
| 2020s | 71,310 tonnes | 4.27 million tonnes | 4.20 million tonnes | South-Eastern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Costa Rica or South-Eastern Asia?
- South-Eastern Asia, at 5.02 million tonnes against 81,000 tonnes in Costa Rica as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Costa Rica and South-Eastern Asia?
- 4.94 million tonnes, with South-Eastern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and South-Eastern Asia?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Costa Rica and South-Eastern Asia rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Costa Rica ranks 16th and South-Eastern Asia ranks 13th 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.