South Korea vs Republic of Korea: Electronic waste generated
South Korea
954,060 tonnes
in 2023
Republic of Korea
954,060 tonnes
in 2023
South Korea rank
7th
Republic of Korea rank
7th
Electronic waste generated over time
- South Korea
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 954,060 tonnes against 954,060 tonnes in Republic of Korea, a difference of 0 tonnes.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 7th and Republic of Korea ranks 7th of 31 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 301,930 tonnes | 301,930 tonnes | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2010s | 678,786 tonnes | 678,786 tonnes | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2020s | 914,848 tonnes | 914,848 tonnes | 0 tonnes | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, South Korea or Republic of Korea?
- South Korea, at 954,060 tonnes against 954,060 tonnes in Republic of Korea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between South Korea and Republic of Korea?
- 0 tonnes, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Republic of Korea?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Republic of Korea rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- South Korea ranks 7th and Republic of Korea ranks 7th 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.