Eastern Asia vs South Korea: Electronic waste generated
Eastern Asia
18.65 million tonnes
in 2025
South Korea
954,060 tonnes
in 2023
Eastern Asia rank
5th
South Korea rank
7th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Eastern Asia
- South Korea
How they compare
Eastern Asia currently reports 18.65 million tonnes against 954,060 tonnes in South Korea, a difference of 17.70 million tonnes.
That makes Eastern Asia's figure about 19.6 times South Korea's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Eastern Asia has been ahead every year.
Eastern Asia ranks 5th and South Korea ranks 7th of 34 groups.
Eastern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Asia | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.04 million tonnes | 678,786 tonnes | 10.36 million tonnes | Eastern Asia |
| 2020s | 15.97 million tonnes | 914,848 tonnes | 15.06 million tonnes | Eastern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Eastern Asia or South Korea?
- Eastern Asia, at 18.65 million tonnes against 954,060 tonnes in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Eastern Asia and South Korea?
- 17.70 million tonnes, with Eastern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Asia and South Korea?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Eastern Asia and South Korea rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Eastern Asia ranks 5th and South Korea ranks 7th 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.