United States vs World: Electronic waste collected

United States
3.90 million tonnes
in 2018
World
13.78 million tonnes
in 2022
United States rank
2nd
World rank
1st

Electronic waste collected over time

  • United States
  • World
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How they compare

World currently reports 13.78 million tonnes against 3.90 million tonnes in United States, a difference of 9.88 million tonnes.

That makes World's figure about 3.5 times United States's.

Across all 9 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.

United States ranks 2nd and World ranks 1st of 56 countries.

World has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electronic waste collected, United States or World?
World, at 13.78 million tonnes against 3.90 million tonnes in United States as of 2022.
What is the difference in electronic waste collected between United States and World?
9.88 million tonnes, with World ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for United States and World?
9 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2018.
How do United States and World rank globally for electronic waste collected?
United States ranks 2nd and World ranks 1st of 56 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Electronic waste collected (Tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Electronic waste collected (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
88 places, 1,144 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed