Eastern Asia vs Republic of Korea: Electronic waste generated
Eastern Asia
18.65 million
in 2025
Republic of Korea
954,060
in 2023
Eastern Asia rank
4th
Republic of Korea rank
5th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Eastern Asia
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
Eastern Asia currently reports 18.65 million against 954,060 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 17.70 million.
That makes Eastern Asia's figure about 19.6 times Republic of Korea's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Eastern Asia has been ahead every year.
Eastern Asia ranks 4th and Republic of Korea ranks 5th of 30 groups.
Eastern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Asia | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.04 million | 678,786 | 10.36 million | Eastern Asia |
| 2020s | 15.97 million | 914,848 | 15.06 million | Eastern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Eastern Asia or Republic of Korea?
- Eastern Asia, at 18.65 million against 954,060 in Republic of Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Eastern Asia and Republic of Korea?
- 17.70 million, with Eastern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Asia and Republic of Korea?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Eastern Asia and Republic of Korea rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Eastern Asia ranks 4th 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.