Hungary vs South America: Electronic waste generated
Hungary
152,284 tonnes
in 2023
South America
4.75 million tonnes
in 2025
Hungary rank
13th
South America rank
15th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Hungary
- South America
How they compare
South America currently reports 4.75 million tonnes against 152,284 tonnes in Hungary, a difference of 4.59 million tonnes.
That makes South America's figure about 31.2 times Hungary's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, South America has been ahead every year.
Hungary ranks 13th and South America ranks 15th of 27 countries.
South America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | South America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 102,490 tonnes | 4.03 million tonnes | 3.92 million tonnes | South America |
| 2020s | 133,578 tonnes | 4.35 million tonnes | 4.22 million tonnes | South America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Hungary or South America?
- South America, at 4.75 million tonnes against 152,284 tonnes in Hungary as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Hungary and South America?
- 4.59 million tonnes, with South America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and South America?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2023.
- How do Hungary and South America rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Hungary ranks 13th and South America ranks 15th of 27 countries.
- 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.