Eastern Europe vs Hungary: Electronic waste generated
Eastern Europe
4.01 million tonnes
in 2025
Hungary
152,284 tonnes
in 2023
Eastern Europe rank
18th
Hungary rank
16th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Eastern Europe
- Hungary
How they compare
Eastern Europe currently reports 4.01 million tonnes against 152,284 tonnes in Hungary, a difference of 3.86 million tonnes.
That makes Eastern Europe's figure about 26.3 times Hungary's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Eastern Europe has been ahead every year.
Eastern Europe ranks 18th and Hungary ranks 16th of 34 groups.
Eastern Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Europe | Hungary | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.36 million tonnes | 102,490 tonnes | 3.26 million tonnes | Eastern Europe |
| 2020s | 3.63 million tonnes | 133,578 tonnes | 3.50 million tonnes | Eastern Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Eastern Europe or Hungary?
- Eastern Europe, at 4.01 million tonnes against 152,284 tonnes in Hungary as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Eastern Europe and Hungary?
- 3.86 million tonnes, with Eastern Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Europe and Hungary?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2023.
- How do Eastern Europe and Hungary rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Eastern Europe ranks 18th and Hungary ranks 16th 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.