Europe and Northern America vs Japan: Electronic waste generated
Europe and Northern America
21.93 million
in 2025
Japan
2.64 million
in 2022
Europe and Northern America rank
3rd
Japan rank
4th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Europe and Northern America
- Japan
How they compare
Europe and Northern America currently reports 21.93 million against 2.64 million in Japan, a difference of 19.29 million.
That makes Europe and Northern America's figure about 8.3 times Japan's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Europe and Northern America has been ahead every year.
Europe and Northern America ranks 3rd and Japan ranks 4th of 30 groups.
Europe and Northern America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe and Northern America | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18.07 million | 2.48 million | 15.60 million | Europe and Northern America |
| 2020s | 20.75 million | 2.60 million | 18.15 million | Europe and Northern America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Europe and Northern America or Japan?
- Europe and Northern America, at 21.93 million against 2.64 million in Japan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Europe and Northern America and Japan?
- 19.29 million, with Europe and Northern America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Northern America and Japan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
- How do Europe and Northern America and Japan rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Europe and Northern America ranks 3rd and Japan ranks 4th 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.