Germany leads in electronic waste in Europe with 785.0 thousand metric tons in 2024, showing a YoY increase of 1.63% in 2023. France follows with 648.0 thousand metric tons, up by 3.45% annually. Sweden and Norway produced 117.79 and 100.79 thousand metric tons respectively, with Sweden witnessing a slight decline of 0.9% while Norway shows a 2.76% increase. Ireland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Latvia, and Portugal had lower values, with most seeing modest to significant increases in electronic waste production.
Future trends to watch for European Municipal Electronic Waste by Country:
- Increased recycling efforts and stricter regulations could alter growth rates.
- Technology adoption trends may impact the rates of electronic waste generation.
- Emerging economies within Europe might see a rapid growth in electronic waste volumes.
- Greater emphasis on sustainability could drive down electronic waste through improved circular economy practices.
Top countries in Municipal Electronic Waste by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 785 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 648 | 2023 | +3.18% | +3.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 117.79 | 2023 | -1.48% | -0.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 100.79 | 2023 | +3.58% | +2.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 56.49 | 2023 | +2.03% | +1.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 18.47 | 2023 | +4.23% | +3.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 12.71 | 2023 | +4.27% | +4.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 8.1 | 2023 | +4.38% | +2.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 5.88 | 2023 | +1.99% | +0.33% | View data |
