Electronic waste recycled, per capita in Northern Africa and Western Asia
Northern Africa and Western Asia: Electronic waste recycled, per capita was 0.4878 kg in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electronic waste recycled, per capita in Northern Africa and Western Asia, 2010–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kg.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electronic waste recycled, per capita in Northern Africa and Western Asia is 0.4878 kg, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and up 8,899.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electronic waste recycled, per capita in Northern Africa and Western Asia peaked at 0.5125 kg in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0048 kg, in 2013.
Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 16th of 31 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electronic waste recycled, per capita in Northern Africa and Western Asia, year by year
| Year | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.0059 kg | — |
| 2011 | 0.006 kg | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 0.0054 kg | -9.7% |
| 2013 | 0.0048 kg | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 0.0322 kg | +567.2% |
| 2015 | 0.3038 kg | +844.7% |
| 2016 | 0.3306 kg | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 0.3616 kg | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 0.386 kg | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 0.4314 kg | +11.8% |
| 2020 | 0.4681 kg | +8.5% |
| 2021 | 0.5125 kg | +9.5% |
| 2022 | 0.4878 kg | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.1868 kg | 0.0048 kg | 0.4314 kg | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4894 kg | 0.4681 kg | 0.5125 kg | 3 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa and Western Asia
More environment data for Northern Africa and Western Asia
- Average proportion of Marine Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by 31.4% (2025)
- Average proportion of Terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) 29.3% (2025)
- Average proportion of Mountain Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered 27.2% (2025)
- Average proportion of Freshwater Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) 24.2% (2025)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by 60.7% (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water 76.2% (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by 92.2% (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services, by location 91.0% (2024)
- Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of 77.7% (2023)
- Water Use Efficiency 13.29 USD/m3 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electronic waste recycled, per capita in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- Electronic waste recycled, per capita in Northern Africa and Western Asia was 0.4878 kg in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest electronic waste recycled, per capita recorded in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.5125 kg in 2021.
- What is the lowest electronic waste recycled, per capita recorded in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0048 kg in 2013.
- How does Northern Africa and Western Asia rank for electronic waste recycled, per capita?
- Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 16th out of 31 groups with data for 2022.
- Is electronic waste recycled, per capita rising or falling in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8,899.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Africa and Western Asia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Electronic waste recycled, per capita (Kg). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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