Electronic waste recycled in Western Asia

Western Asia: Electronic waste recycled was 270,064 tonnes in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
270,064 tonnes
Change on year
down 3.4%
Rank
14th
of 33 groups
All-time high
279,539 tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
2,283 tonnes
in 2013
Years of data
13
2010–2022

Electronic waste recycled in Western Asia, 2010–2022

0100.0k200.0k300.0k2010201620222010: 2.6k tonnes2011: 2.7k tonnes2012: 2.5k tonnes2013: 2.3k tonnes2014: 15.5k tonnes2015: 149.8k tonnes2016: 166.2k tonnes2017: 185.1k tonnes2018: 201.1k tonnes2019: 228.7k tonnes2020: 251.9k tonnes2021: 279.5k tonnes2022: 270.1k tonnes

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for electronic waste recycled in Western Asia is 270,064 tonnes, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and up 10,642.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electronic waste recycled in Western Asia peaked at 279,539 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2,283 tonnes, in 2013.

Western Asia ranks 14th of 33 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 95,662 tonnes 2,283 tonnes 228,703 tonnes 10
2020s 267,158 tonnes 251,871 tonnes 279,539 tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Western Asia

  1. 11 Czechia 172,847 tonnes compare
  2. 12 Belgium 140,073 tonnes compare
  3. 13 Austria 120,672 tonnes compare
  4. 14 Romania 115,265 tonnes compare
  5. 15 Sweden 103,213 tonnes compare
  6. 16 Bulgaria 99,525 tonnes compare
  7. 17 Norway 90,879 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 82 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is electronic waste recycled in Western Asia?
Electronic waste recycled in Western Asia was 270,064 tonnes in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest electronic waste recycled recorded in Western Asia?
The highest recorded value was 279,539 tonnes in 2021.
What is the lowest electronic waste recycled recorded in Western Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 2,283 tonnes in 2013.
How does Western Asia rank for electronic waste recycled?
Western Asia ranks 14th out of 33 groups with data for 2022.
Is electronic waste recycled rising or falling in 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 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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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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