Norway generated the most electronic waste per capita in Europe in 2022, at approximately 26.8 kilograms. This was closely followed by the United Kingdom, where roughly 24.5 kilograms were generated per capita. In total, the UK had the third-largest e-waste generation in Europe, only behind Russia and Germany. Europe produced approximately 13 million metric tons of e-waste in 2022.
Electronic waste generation per capita in Europe in 2022, by country
(in kilograms per capita)
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