Malaysia vs Northern Europe: Electronic waste generated
Malaysia
85,641 tonnes
in 2021
Northern Europe
2.50 million tonnes
in 2025
Malaysia rank
19th
Northern Europe rank
21st
Electronic waste generated over time
- Malaysia
- Northern Europe
How they compare
Northern Europe currently reports 2.50 million tonnes against 85,641 tonnes in Malaysia, a difference of 2.42 million tonnes.
That makes Northern Europe's figure about 29.2 times Malaysia's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Northern Europe has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 19th and Northern Europe ranks 21st of 31 countries.
Northern Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Northern Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 73,773 tonnes | 2.11 million tonnes | 2.03 million tonnes | Northern Europe |
| 2020s | 89,825 tonnes | 2.42 million tonnes | 2.33 million tonnes | Northern Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Malaysia or Northern Europe?
- Northern Europe, at 2.50 million tonnes against 85,641 tonnes in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Malaysia and Northern Europe?
- 2.42 million tonnes, with Northern Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Northern Europe?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Malaysia and Northern Europe rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Malaysia ranks 19th and Northern Europe ranks 21st 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.