Hungary vs Western Europe: Electronic waste generated
Hungary
152,284 tonnes
in 2023
Western Europe
4.35 million tonnes
in 2025
Hungary rank
13th
Western Europe rank
16th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Hungary
- Western Europe
How they compare
Western Europe currently reports 4.35 million tonnes against 152,284 tonnes in Hungary, a difference of 4.19 million tonnes.
That makes Western Europe's figure about 28.5 times Hungary's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Western Europe has been ahead every year.
Hungary ranks 13th and Western Europe ranks 16th of 27 countries.
Western Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Western Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 102,490 tonnes | 4.11 million tonnes | 4.01 million tonnes | Western Europe |
| 2020s | 133,578 tonnes | 4.22 million tonnes | 4.09 million tonnes | Western Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Hungary or Western Europe?
- Western Europe, at 4.35 million tonnes against 152,284 tonnes in Hungary as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Hungary and Western Europe?
- 4.19 million tonnes, with Western Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Western Europe?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2023.
- How do Hungary and Western Europe rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Hungary ranks 13th and Western Europe ranks 16th 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.