Europe vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Electronic waste recycled

Europe
5.59 million
in 2022
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
703,513
in 2018
Europe rank
3rd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
4th

Electronic waste recycled over time

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
02.0M4.0M6.0M200720142022

How they compare

Europe currently reports 5.59 million against 703,513 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 4.89 million.

That makes Europe's figure about 8.0 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Europe has been ahead every year.

Europe ranks 3rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th of 33 groups.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electronic waste recycled, Europe or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Europe, at 5.59 million against 703,513 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2022.
What is the difference in electronic waste recycled between Europe and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
4.89 million, with Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
5 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2018.
How do Europe and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for electronic waste recycled?
Europe ranks 3rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th of 33 groups.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Electronic waste recycled (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 recycled (Tonnes)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
84 places, 1,091 data points, 2005–2023
Last refreshed