Israel vs Western Europe: Electronic waste generated
Israel
152,240 tonnes
in 2023
Western Europe
4.35 million tonnes
in 2025
Israel rank
14th
Western Europe rank
16th
Electronic waste generated over time
- Israel
- Western Europe
How they compare
Western Europe currently reports 4.35 million tonnes against 152,240 tonnes in Israel, a difference of 4.19 million tonnes.
That makes Western Europe's figure about 28.6 times Israel's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Western Europe has been ahead every year.
Israel ranks 14th and Western Europe ranks 16th of 27 countries.
Western Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Israel | Western Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 108,668 tonnes | 3.80 million tonnes | 3.69 million tonnes | Western Europe |
| 2020s | 149,500 tonnes | 4.22 million tonnes | 4.07 million tonnes | Western Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electronic waste generated, Israel or Western Europe?
- Western Europe, at 4.35 million tonnes against 152,240 tonnes in Israel as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electronic waste generated between Israel and Western Europe?
- 4.19 million tonnes, with Western Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Israel and Western Europe?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Israel and Western Europe rank globally for electronic waste generated?
- Israel ranks 14th and Western Europe ranks 16th of 27 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Electronic waste generated (Tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.