Thailand vs Western Europe: Electronic waste generated
Thailand
442,250 tonnes
in 2023
Western Europe
4.35 million tonnes
in 2025
Thailand rank
13th
Western Europe rank
16th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Thailand
- Western Europe
How they compare
Western Europe currently reports 4.35 million tonnes against 442,250 tonnes in Thailand, a difference of 3.90 million tonnes.
That makes Western Europe's figure about 9.8 times Thailand's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Western Europe has been ahead every year.
Thailand ranks 13th and Western Europe ranks 16th of 31 countries.
Western Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Thailand | Western Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 361,372 tonnes | 3.89 million tonnes | 3.52 million tonnes | Western Europe |
| 2020s | 436,250 tonnes | 4.22 million tonnes | 3.79 million tonnes | Western Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Thailand or Western Europe?
- Western Europe, at 4.35 million tonnes against 442,250 tonnes in Thailand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Thailand and Western Europe?
- 3.90 million tonnes, with Western Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Thailand and Western Europe?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Thailand and Western Europe rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Thailand ranks 13th and Western Europe ranks 16th 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.