Latin America and the Caribbean vs Malaysia: Electronic waste generated
Latin America and the Caribbean
7.01 million
in 2025
Malaysia
85,641
in 2021
Latin America and the Caribbean rank
11th
Malaysia rank
14th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- Malaysia
How they compare
Latin America and the Caribbean currently reports 7.01 million against 85,641 in Malaysia, a difference of 6.92 million.
That makes Latin America and the Caribbean's figure about 81.8 times Malaysia's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Latin America and the Caribbean has been ahead every year.
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 11th and Malaysia ranks 14th of 30 groups.
Latin America and the Caribbean has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America and the Caribbean | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.64 million | 73,773 | 4.56 million | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| 2020s | 6.17 million | 89,825 | 6.08 million | Latin America and the Caribbean |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Latin America and the Caribbean or Malaysia?
- Latin America and the Caribbean, at 7.01 million against 85,641 in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Latin America and the Caribbean and Malaysia?
- 6.92 million, with Latin America and the Caribbean ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean and Malaysia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Latin America and the Caribbean and Malaysia rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 11th and Malaysia ranks 14th of 30 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.