Electronic waste generated in Colombia

Colombia: Electronic waste generated was 387,720 tonnes in 2022. β–² Rising

Latest (2022)
387,720 tonnes
Change on year
up 86.4%
World rank
12th
of 27 countries
All-time high
387,720 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
97,980 tonnes
in 2000
Years of data
15
2000–2022

Electronic waste generated in Colombia, 2000–2022

100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k2000201120222000: 98.0k tonnes2005: 131.6k tonnes2010: 197.3k tonnes2011: 213.5k tonnes2012: 230.2k tonnes2013: 247.1k tonnes2014: 264.0k tonnes2015: 279.8k tonnes2016: 295.4k tonnes2017: 310.8k tonnes2018: 326.6k tonnes2019: 342.4k tonnes2020: 357.8k tonnes2021: 207.9k tonnes2022: 387.7k tonnes

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for electronic waste generated in Colombia is 387,720 tonnes, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.

The figure is up 86.4% on the previous year and up 68.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electronic waste generated in Colombia peaked at 387,720 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 97,980 tonnes, in 2000.

That places Colombia 12th out of 27 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 114,785 tonnes 97,980 tonnes 131,590 tonnes 2
2010s 270,709 tonnes 197,260 tonnes 342,350 tonnes 10
2020s 317,830 tonnes 207,950 tonnes 387,720 tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 9 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 560,000 tonnes compare
  2. 10 Australia 545,569 tonnes compare
  3. 11 Thailand 442,250 tonnes compare
  4. 13 Hungary 152,284 tonnes
  5. 14 Israel 152,240 tonnes compare
  6. 15 Malaysia 85,641 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 63 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is electronic waste generated in Colombia?
Electronic waste generated in Colombia was 387,720 tonnes in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest electronic waste generated recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 387,720 tonnes in 2022.
What is the lowest electronic waste generated recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 97,980 tonnes in 2000.
How does Colombia rank for electronic waste generated?
Colombia ranks 12th out of 27 countries with data for 2022.
Is electronic waste generated rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 68.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Electronic waste generated (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Electronic waste generated (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
63 places, 912 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed