South America vs Thailand: Electronic waste generated
South America
4.75 million tonnes
in 2025
Thailand
442,250 tonnes
in 2023
South America rank
15th
Thailand rank
13th
Electronic waste generated over time
- South America
- Thailand
How they compare
South America currently reports 4.75 million tonnes against 442,250 tonnes in Thailand, a difference of 4.30 million tonnes.
That makes South America's figure about 10.7 times Thailand's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, South America has been ahead every year.
South America ranks 15th and Thailand ranks 13th of 34 groups.
South America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South America | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.38 million tonnes | 361,372 tonnes | 3.02 million tonnes | South America |
| 2020s | 4.35 million tonnes | 436,250 tonnes | 3.91 million tonnes | South America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, South America or Thailand?
- South America, at 4.75 million tonnes against 442,250 tonnes in Thailand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between South America and Thailand?
- 4.30 million tonnes, with South America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South America and Thailand?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do South America and Thailand rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- South America ranks 15th and Thailand ranks 13th of 34 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.