Electronic waste generated, per capita in Western Europe

Western Europe: Electronic waste generated, per capita was 21.77 kg in 2025. β–² Rising

Latest (2025)
21.77 kg
Change on year
up 0.9%
Rank
3rd
of 36 groups
All-time high
21.77 kg
in 2025
All-time low
17.95 kg
in 2010
Years of data
16
2010–2025

Electronic waste generated, per capita in Western Europe, 2010–2025

051015202010201720252010: 18 kg2011: 18.5 kg2012: 19 kg2013: 19.4 kg2014: 19.8 kg2015: 20 kg2016: 20.3 kg2017: 20.5 kg2018: 20.7 kg2019: 20.9 kg2020: 21.1 kg2021: 21.3 kg2022: 21.4 kg2023: 21.4 kg2024: 21.6 kg2025: 21.8 kg

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kg.

Analysis

In 2025, electronic waste generated, per capita in Western Europe stood at 21.77 kg. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 8.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electronic waste generated, per capita in Western Europe peaked at 21.77 kg in 2025 and was at its lowest, 17.95 kg, in 2010.

Western Europe ranks 3rd of 36 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 16 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 19.72 kg 17.95 kg 20.93 kg 10
2020s 21.43 kg 21.12 kg 21.77 kg 6

Countries ranked near Western Europe

  1. 1 Suriname 5,797 kg compare
  2. 2 United Republic of Tanzania 642.47 kg compare
  3. 3 Uganda 461.63 kg compare
  4. 4 Senegal 284.98 kg compare
  5. 5 Australia and New Zealand 22.06 kg compare
  6. 6 Japan 21.11 kg compare

See the full ranking of 63 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is electronic waste generated, per capita in Western Europe?
Electronic waste generated, per capita in Western Europe was 21.77 kg in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest electronic waste generated, per capita recorded in Western Europe?
The highest recorded value was 21.77 kg in 2025.
What is the lowest electronic waste generated, per capita recorded in Western Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 17.95 kg in 2010.
How does Western Europe rank for electronic waste generated, per capita?
Western Europe ranks 3rd out of 36 groups with data for 2025.
Is electronic waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Western Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Western Europe 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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Indicator
Electronic waste generated, per capita (Kg)
Unit
kg
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
63 places, 912 data points, 2000–2025
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