Eastern Europe vs Melanesia: Electronic waste generated
Eastern Europe
4.01 million tonnes
in 2025
Melanesia
23,829 tonnes
in 2025
Eastern Europe rank
18th
Melanesia rank
20th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Eastern Europe
- Melanesia
How they compare
Eastern Europe currently reports 4.01 million tonnes against 23,829 tonnes in Melanesia, a difference of 3.99 million tonnes.
That makes Eastern Europe's figure about 168.2 times Melanesia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Eastern Europe has been ahead every year.
Eastern Europe ranks 18th and Melanesia ranks 20th 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 | Melanesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.80 million tonnes | 13,922 tonnes | 2.78 million tonnes | Eastern Europe |
| 2020s | 3.74 million tonnes | 21,691 tonnes | 3.72 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 Melanesia?
- Eastern Europe, at 4.01 million tonnes against 23,829 tonnes in Melanesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Eastern Europe and Melanesia?
- 3.99 million tonnes, with Eastern Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Europe and Melanesia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Eastern Europe and Melanesia rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Eastern Europe ranks 18th and Melanesia ranks 20th 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.