Eastern Europe vs Malaysia: Electronic waste generated
Eastern Europe
4.01 million tonnes
in 2025
Malaysia
85,641 tonnes
in 2021
Eastern Europe rank
18th
Malaysia rank
15th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Eastern Europe
- Malaysia
How they compare
Eastern Europe currently reports 4.01 million tonnes against 85,641 tonnes in Malaysia, a difference of 3.92 million tonnes.
That makes Eastern Europe's figure about 46.8 times Malaysia's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Eastern Europe has been ahead every year.
Eastern Europe ranks 18th and Malaysia ranks 15th of 36 groups.
Eastern Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Europe | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.80 million tonnes | 73,773 tonnes | 2.72 million tonnes | Eastern Europe |
| 2020s | 3.53 million tonnes | 89,825 tonnes | 3.44 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 Malaysia?
- Eastern Europe, at 4.01 million tonnes against 85,641 tonnes in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Eastern Europe and Malaysia?
- 3.92 million tonnes, with Eastern Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Europe and Malaysia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Eastern Europe and Malaysia rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Eastern Europe ranks 18th and Malaysia ranks 15th of 36 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.