Electronic waste recycled in Ireland

Ireland: Electronic waste recycled was 52,996 tonnes in 2023. β–² Rising

Latest (2023)
52,996 tonnes
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
24th
of 49 countries
All-time high
59,897 tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
32,544 tonnes
in 2011
Years of data
17
2007–2023

Electronic waste recycled in Ireland, 2007–2023

020.0k40.0k60.0k2007201520232007: 43.1k tonnes2008: 39.4k tonnes2009: 36.7k tonnes2010: 35.7k tonnes2011: 32.5k tonnes2012: 34.4k tonnes2013: 35.5k tonnes2014: 37.6k tonnes2015: 40.5k tonnes2016: 43.7k tonnes2017: 43.9k tonnes2018: 52.0k tonnes2019: 53.2k tonnes2020: 55.0k tonnes2021: 59.9k tonnes2022: 54.2k tonnes2023: 53.0k tonnes

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for electronic waste recycled in Ireland is 52,996 tonnes, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and up 49.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electronic waste recycled in Ireland peaked at 59,897 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 32,544 tonnes, in 2011.

That places Ireland 24th out of 49 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 39,734 tonnes 36,744 tonnes 43,104 tonnes 3
2010s 40,886 tonnes 32,544 tonnes 53,162 tonnes 10
2020s 55,537 tonnes 52,996 tonnes 59,897 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 21 Denmark 56,052 tonnes compare
  2. 22 Portugal 55,825 tonnes compare
  3. 23 Slovakia 54,885 tonnes compare
  4. 25 Ecuador 49,649 tonnes compare
  5. 26 Ukraine 29,400 tonnes compare
  6. 27 Croatia 28,887 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 82 places β†’

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All data for Ireland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is electronic waste recycled in Ireland?
Electronic waste recycled in Ireland was 52,996 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest electronic waste recycled recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 59,897 tonnes in 2021.
What is the lowest electronic waste recycled recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 32,544 tonnes in 2011.
How does Ireland rank for electronic waste recycled?
Ireland ranks 24th out of 49 countries with data for 2023.
Is electronic waste recycled rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Electronic waste recycled (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Electronic waste recycled (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
82 places, 1,068 data points, 2005–2023
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