Proportion of electronic waste collected in Northern Africa and Western Asia
Northern Africa and Western Asia: Proportion of electronic waste collected was 6.1% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of electronic waste collected in Northern Africa and Western Asia, 2010–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
Northern Africa and Western Asia recorded 6.1% for proportion of electronic waste collected in 2022.
The figure is down 7.0% on the previous year and up 6,299.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of electronic waste collected in Northern Africa and Western Asia peaked at 6.5% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2013.
That places Northern Africa and Western Asia 15th out of 30 groups with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of electronic waste collected in Northern Africa and Western Asia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.1% | — |
| 2011 | 0.1% | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 0.1% | -14.5% |
| 2013 | 0.1% | -15.3% |
| 2014 | 0.5% | +538.3% |
| 2015 | 4.7% | +809.5% |
| 2016 | 4.9% | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 5.2% | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 5.4% | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 5.8% | +8.4% |
| 2020 | 6.1% | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 6.5% | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 6.1% | -7.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.7% | 0.1% | 5.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.3% | 6.1% | 6.5% | 3 |
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 proportion of electronic waste collected in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- Proportion of electronic waste collected in Northern Africa and Western Asia was 6.1% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of electronic waste collected recorded in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.5% in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of electronic waste collected recorded in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2013.
- How does Northern Africa and Western Asia rank for proportion of electronic waste collected?
- Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 15th out of 30 groups with data for 2022.
- Is proportion of electronic waste collected rising or falling in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,299.2%. 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 Proportion of electronic waste collected (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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