Electronic waste generated in United States
United States: Electronic waste generated was 9.17 million in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
9.17 million
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
3rd
of 30 countries
All-time high
9.18 million
in 2017
All-time low
5.97 million
in 2000
Years of data
6
2000–2018
Electronic waste generated in United States, 2000–2018
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
United States recorded 9.17 million for electronic waste generated in 2018.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electronic waste generated in United States peaked at 9.18 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 5.97 million, in 2000.
United States ranks 3rd of 30 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Electronic waste generated in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.97 million | — |
| 2005 | 6.73 million | +12.8% |
| 2010 | 8.14 million | +20.9% |
| 2015 | 9.08 million | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 9.18 million | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 9.17 million | -0.1% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 9.17 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 348,926, 26.3× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.35 million | 5.97 million | 6.73 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.89 million | 8.14 million | 9.18 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States
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- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.3672 % 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 -0.624 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0.1269 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electronic waste generated in United States?
- Electronic waste generated in United States was 9.17 million in 2018, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest electronic waste generated recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 9.18 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest electronic waste generated recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.97 million in 2000.
- How does United States rank for electronic waste generated?
- United States ranks 3rd out of 30 countries with data for 2018.
- Is electronic waste generated rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United States 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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