Electronic waste generated in Malaysia
Malaysia: Electronic waste generated was 85,641 tonnes in 2021. β Volatile
Electronic waste generated in Malaysia, 2006β2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electronic waste generated in Malaysia is 85,641 tonnes, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 8.9% on the previous year and down 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electronic waste generated in Malaysia peaked at 163,340 tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 18,007 tonnes, in 2018.
Malaysia ranks 15th of 27 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 82,462 tonnes | 40,280 tonnes | 134,040 tonnes | 4 |
| 2010s | 73,773 tonnes | 18,007 tonnes | 163,340 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 89,825 tonnes | 85,641 tonnes | 94,009 tonnes | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
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 in Malaysia?
- Electronic waste generated in Malaysia was 85,641 tonnes in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest electronic waste generated recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 163,340 tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest electronic waste generated recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,007 tonnes in 2018.
- How does Malaysia rank for electronic waste generated?
- Malaysia ranks 15th out of 27 countries with data for 2021.
- Is electronic waste generated rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.9%. 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 (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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