Electronic waste recycled in Northern Africa and Western Asia
Northern Africa and Western Asia: Electronic waste recycled was 270,064 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electronic waste recycled in Northern Africa and Western Asia, 2010–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electronic waste recycled in Northern Africa and Western Asia is 270,064, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 10,642.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electronic waste recycled in Northern Africa and Western Asia peaked at 279,539 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2,283, in 2013.
Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 13th of 28 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 in Northern Africa and Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,609 | — |
| 2011 | 2,725 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 2,514 | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 2,283 | -9.2% |
| 2014 | 15,541 | +580.7% |
| 2015 | 149,821 | +864.0% |
| 2016 | 166,204 | +10.9% |
| 2017 | 185,099 | +11.4% |
| 2018 | 201,117 | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 228,703 | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 251,871 | +10.1% |
| 2021 | 279,539 | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 270,064 | -3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 95,662 | 2,283 | 228,703 | 10 |
| 2020s | 267,158 | 251,871 | 279,539 | 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 drinking water 76.2% (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by 60.7% (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 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electronic waste recycled in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- Electronic waste recycled in Northern Africa and Western Asia was 270,064 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest electronic waste recycled recorded in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 279,539 in 2021.
- What is the lowest electronic waste recycled recorded in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,283 in 2013.
- How does Northern Africa and Western Asia rank for electronic waste recycled?
- Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 13th out of 28 groups with data for 2022.
- Is electronic waste recycled rising or falling in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10,642.4%. 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 (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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