Malaysia vs Southern Europe: Electronic waste generated
Malaysia
85,641 tonnes
in 2021
Southern Europe
2.75 million tonnes
in 2025
Malaysia rank
19th
Southern Europe rank
20th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Malaysia
- Southern Europe
How they compare
Southern Europe currently reports 2.75 million tonnes against 85,641 tonnes in Malaysia, a difference of 2.66 million tonnes.
That makes Southern Europe's figure about 32.1 times Malaysia's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Southern Europe has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 19th and Southern Europe ranks 20th of 31 countries.
Southern Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Southern Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 73,773 tonnes | 2.56 million tonnes | 2.48 million tonnes | Southern Europe |
| 2020s | 89,825 tonnes | 2.68 million tonnes | 2.59 million tonnes | Southern Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Malaysia or Southern Europe?
- Southern Europe, at 2.75 million tonnes against 85,641 tonnes in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Malaysia and Southern Europe?
- 2.66 million tonnes, with Southern Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Southern Europe?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Malaysia and Southern Europe rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Malaysia ranks 19th and Southern Europe ranks 20th 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.