South Korea vs Malaysia: Treatment of hazardous waste
South Korea
3.57 million
in 2020
Malaysia
2.45 million
in 2021
South Korea rank
3rd
Malaysia rank
6th
Treatment of hazardous waste over time
- South Korea
- Malaysia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 3.57 million against 2.45 million in Malaysia, a difference of 1.12 million.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.5 times Malaysia's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 3rd and Malaysia ranks 6th of 66 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.77 million | 308,400 | 1.46 million | South Korea |
| 2010s | 2.75 million | 1.03 million | 1.73 million | South Korea |
| 2020s | 3.57 million | 2.74 million | 834,280 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher treatment of hazardous waste, South Korea or Malaysia?
- South Korea, at 3.57 million against 2.45 million in Malaysia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in treatment of hazardous waste between South Korea and Malaysia?
- 1.12 million, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Malaysia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do South Korea and Malaysia rank globally for treatment of hazardous waste?
- South Korea ranks 3rd and Malaysia ranks 6th of 66 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Treatment of hazardous waste. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.