The data shows the leading countries based on the amount of electronic waste generated per capita worldwide in 2016. In this year, Iceland produced 22.6 kilograms of electronic waste per inhabitant. The majority of e-waste generated around the world is from small electronic equipment, such as mobile phones, small household appliances, toys, and other small devices.
Norway | 28.5 |
United Kingdom | 24.9 |
Denmark | 24.8 |
Netherlands | 23.9 |
Australia | 23.6 |
Germany | 22.8 |
Iceland | 22.6 |
Switzerland | 22.2 |
France | 21.3 |
Belgium | 21.2 |
Finland | 21.1 |
Luxembourg | 20.9 |
Austria | 20.9 |
New Zealand | 20.1 |
Spain | 20.1 |
Canada | 20 |
Ireland | 19.9 |
United States | 19.4 |
Cyprus | 19.1 |
Hong Kong | 19 |