Global share of e-waste generated by type 2019

Published by Ian Tiseo, Feb 6, 2023
An estimated 53.6 million metric tons of e-waste was generated worldwide in 2019. Roughly 32 percent of this total consisted of small equipment like microwaves, vacuum cleaners, and kettles. Large equipment such as washing machines and dishwashers accounted for a quarter of total e-waste produced worldwide in 2019.

Distribution of electronic waste generated worldwide in 2019, by type

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Release date

July 2020

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2019

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Based on e-waste generation of 53.6 million metric tons

Supplementary notes

Examples of
small equipment include: electric shavers, microwaves, toasters, or video cameras;
large equipment include: electric stoves, washing machines;
temperature exchange equipment include: fridges, freezers, air-conditioners; and
small IT include: personal computers, mobile phones, or printers.

There was an estimated 50 million metric tons of e-waste produced.

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