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Global e-waste generation by region 2016

Generation of electronic waste worldwide in 2016, by region (in million metric tons)

The data shows the volume of electronic waste generated worldwide in 2016, by region. In this year, the Americas produced 11.3 million metric tons of electronic waste. The majority of e-waste generated around the world are from small electronic equipment.

Asia 18.2
Europe 12.3
Americas 11.3
Africa 2.2
Oceania 0.7