Iran (Islamic Republic of) vs Republic of Korea: Electronic waste generated

Iran (Islamic Republic of)
560,000
in 2023
Republic of Korea
954,060
in 2023
Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank
5th
Republic of Korea rank
5th

Electronic waste generated over time

  • Iran (Islamic Republic of)
  • Republic of Korea
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How they compare

Republic of Korea currently reports 954,060 against 560,000 in Iran (Islamic Republic of), a difference of 394,060.

That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.7 times Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 5th and Republic of Korea ranks 5th of 10 groups.

Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran (Islamic Republic of) Republic of Korea Difference Ahead
2010s 558,000 826,505 268,505 Republic of Korea
2020s 560,000 914,848 354,848 Republic of Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electronic waste generated, Iran (Islamic Republic of) or Republic of Korea?
Republic of Korea, at 954,060 against 560,000 in Iran (Islamic Republic of) as of 2023.
What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Republic of Korea?
394,060, with Republic of Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Republic of Korea?
6 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2023.
How do Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Republic of Korea rank globally for electronic waste generated?
Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 5th and Republic of Korea ranks 5th of 10 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Electronic waste generated (Tonnes)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
63 places, 912 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed