Iran (Islamic Republic of) vs South-Eastern Asia: Electronic waste generated
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
560,000 tonnes
in 2023
South-Eastern Asia
5.02 million tonnes
in 2025
Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank
11th
South-Eastern Asia rank
13th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- South-Eastern Asia
How they compare
South-Eastern Asia currently reports 5.02 million tonnes against 560,000 tonnes in Iran (Islamic Republic of), a difference of 4.46 million tonnes.
That makes South-Eastern Asia's figure about 9.0 times Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South-Eastern Asia has been ahead every year.
Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 11th and South-Eastern Asia ranks 13th of 31 countries.
South-Eastern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | South-Eastern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 558,000 tonnes | 3.68 million tonnes | 3.12 million tonnes | South-Eastern Asia |
| 2020s | 560,000 tonnes | 4.27 million tonnes | 3.71 million tonnes | South-Eastern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Iran (Islamic Republic of) or South-Eastern Asia?
- South-Eastern Asia, at 5.02 million tonnes against 560,000 tonnes in Iran (Islamic Republic of) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Iran (Islamic Republic of) and South-Eastern Asia?
- 4.46 million tonnes, with South-Eastern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran (Islamic Republic of) and South-Eastern Asia?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2023.
- How do Iran (Islamic Republic of) and South-Eastern Asia rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 11th and South-Eastern Asia ranks 13th of 31 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.