Electronic waste generated, per capita in Ecuador
Ecuador: Electronic waste generated, per capita was 4.7 kg in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Electronic waste generated, per capita in Ecuador, 2005–2015
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kg.
Analysis
In 2015, electronic waste generated, per capita in Ecuador stood at 4.7 kg. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 787.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electronic waste generated, per capita in Ecuador peaked at 4.7 kg in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.5302 kg, in 2005.
That places Ecuador 22nd out of 31 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electronic waste generated, per capita in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.5302 kg | — |
| 2006 | 0.7649 kg | +44.3% |
| 2007 | 1.01 kg | +32.0% |
| 2008 | 1.47 kg | +45.8% |
| 2009 | 2.02 kg | +37.0% |
| 2010 | 1.88 kg | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 1.75 kg | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 2.56 kg | +46.2% |
| 2013 | 3.57 kg | +39.3% |
| 2014 | 4.55 kg | +27.5% |
| 2015 | 4.7 kg | +3.3% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 4.7 kg is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.7 kg, 1.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 4.7 kg is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.5 kg, 63% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.16 kg | 0.5302 kg | 2.02 kg | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.17 kg | 1.75 kg | 4.7 kg | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More environment data for Ecuador
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 0.3767 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.05 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.4 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.49 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -0.5742 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -1.14 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electronic waste generated, per capita in Ecuador?
- Electronic waste generated, per capita in Ecuador was 4.7 kg in 2015, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest electronic waste generated, per capita recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 4.7 kg in 2015.
- What is the lowest electronic waste generated, per capita recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5302 kg in 2005.
- How does Ecuador rank for electronic waste generated, per capita?
- Ecuador ranks 22nd out of 31 countries with data for 2015.
- Is electronic waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 787.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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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