Electronic waste generated, per capita in Asia

Asia: Electronic waste generated, per capita was 7.3 kg in 2025. β–² Rising

Latest (2025)
7.3 kg
Change on year
up 4.8%
Rank
20th
of 36 groups
All-time high
7.3 kg
in 2025
All-time low
3.13 kg
in 2010
Years of data
16
2010–2025

Electronic waste generated, per capita in Asia, 2010–2025

024682010201720252010: 3.1 kg2011: 3.4 kg2012: 3.7 kg2013: 3.9 kg2014: 4.2 kg2015: 4.4 kg2016: 4.7 kg2017: 5 kg2018: 5.2 kg2019: 5.5 kg2020: 5.8 kg2021: 6.1 kg2022: 6.3 kg2023: 6.6 kg2024: 7 kg2025: 7.3 kg

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kg.

Analysis

In 2025, electronic waste generated, per capita in Asia stood at 7.3 kg. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.

That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and up 64.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electronic waste generated, per capita in Asia peaked at 7.3 kg in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.13 kg, in 2010.

That places Asia 20th out of 36 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 16 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4.32 kg 3.13 kg 5.52 kg 10
2020s 6.52 kg 5.79 kg 7.3 kg 6

Countries ranked near Asia

  1. 17 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 6.18 kg compare
  2. 18 Thailand 6.17 kg compare
  3. 19 Ecuador 4.7 kg compare
  4. 20 Jordan 3.55 kg compare
  5. 21 Malaysia 2.5 kg compare
  6. 22 Melanesia 1.81 kg compare
  7. 23 Polynesia 1.73 kg compare

See the full ranking of 63 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is electronic waste generated, per capita in Asia?
Electronic waste generated, per capita in Asia was 7.3 kg in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest electronic waste generated, per capita recorded in Asia?
The highest recorded value was 7.3 kg in 2025.
What is the lowest electronic waste generated, per capita recorded in Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 3.13 kg in 2010.
How does Asia rank for electronic waste generated, per capita?
Asia ranks 20th out of 36 groups with data for 2025.
Is electronic waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 64.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Asia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Electronic waste generated, per capita (Kg). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Electronic waste generated, per capita (Kg)
Unit
kg
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
63 places, 912 data points, 2000–2025
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