Electronic waste generated, per capita in Malaysia
Malaysia: Electronic waste generated, per capita was 2.5 kg in 2021. β Volatile
Electronic waste generated, per capita in Malaysia, 2006β2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kg.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electronic waste generated, per capita in Malaysia is 2.5 kg, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 9.9% on the previous year and down 52.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electronic waste generated, per capita in Malaysia peaked at 5.7 kg in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.5472 kg, in 2018.
Malaysia ranks 21st of 27 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.99 kg | 1.52 kg | 4.77 kg | 4 |
| 2010s | 2.44 kg | 0.5472 kg | 5.7 kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.64 kg | 2.5 kg | 2.77 kg | 2 |
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More environment data for Malaysia
- Standard Deviation 0.179 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.25 Β°C (2025)
- Recovered paper β Production 1.20 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish β Production 1.33 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 26,142 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 12,792 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 1.29 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export quantity 2.73 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import value 650,242 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import quantity 658,658 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electronic waste generated, per capita in Malaysia?
- Electronic waste generated, per capita in Malaysia was 2.5 kg in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest electronic waste generated, per capita recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.7 kg in 2010.
- What is the lowest electronic waste generated, per capita recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5472 kg in 2018.
- How does Malaysia rank for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Malaysia ranks 21st out of 27 countries with data for 2021.
- Is electronic waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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