Europe and Northern America vs Republic of Korea: Electronic waste generated
Europe and Northern America
21.93 million tonnes
in 2025
Republic of Korea
954,060 tonnes
in 2023
Europe and Northern America rank
4th
Republic of Korea rank
7th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Europe and Northern America
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
Europe and Northern America currently reports 21.93 million tonnes against 954,060 tonnes in Republic of Korea, a difference of 20.97 million tonnes.
That makes Europe and Northern America's figure about 23.0 times Republic of Korea's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Europe and Northern America has been ahead every year.
Europe and Northern America ranks 4th and Republic of Korea ranks 7th of 35 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 | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18.07 million tonnes | 678,786 tonnes | 17.39 million tonnes | Europe and Northern America |
| 2020s | 20.89 million tonnes | 914,848 tonnes | 19.98 million tonnes | 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 Republic of Korea?
- Europe and Northern America, at 21.93 million tonnes against 954,060 tonnes in Republic of Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Europe and Northern America and Republic of Korea?
- 20.97 million tonnes, with Europe and Northern America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Northern America and Republic of Korea?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Europe and Northern America and Republic of Korea rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Europe and Northern America ranks 4th and Republic of Korea ranks 7th of 35 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.