Malaysia vs South America: Electronic waste generated
Malaysia
85,641 tonnes
in 2021
South America
4.75 million tonnes
in 2025
Malaysia rank
15th
South America rank
15th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Malaysia
- South America
How they compare
South America currently reports 4.75 million tonnes against 85,641 tonnes in Malaysia, a difference of 4.66 million tonnes.
That makes South America's figure about 55.4 times Malaysia's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, South America has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 15th and South America ranks 15th of 27 countries.
South America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | South America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 73,773 tonnes | 3.18 million tonnes | 3.11 million tonnes | South America |
| 2020s | 89,825 tonnes | 4.23 million tonnes | 4.14 million tonnes | South America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Malaysia or South America?
- South America, at 4.75 million tonnes against 85,641 tonnes in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Malaysia and South America?
- 4.66 million tonnes, with South America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and South America?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Malaysia and South America rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Malaysia ranks 15th and South America ranks 15th of 27 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.