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Global per capita e-waste generation by major country 2016

Leading countries based on generation of electronic waste per capita worldwide in 2016 (in kilograms per person)

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