Global E-Waste Statistics
Real-time data and trends in electronic waste generation and management
Global E-Waste Generation
2024 Data
62.5
Million Tons
+8.3% from 2023
22.5%
Global Recycling Rate
+2.5% improvement$64B
Lost Material Value
Due to improper disposal195
Countries Tracked
In our global databaseE-Waste Generation by Region
Device Categories Breakdown
35%
Small IT Equipment (35%)
Large Equipment (28%)
Temperature Exchange (20%)
Screens & Monitors (12%)
Small Equipment (5%)
Key Trends & Insights
Mobile Device Waste
5.3 billion mobile phones will become waste in 2024
+12% increase from 2023
AI Hardware Impact
GPU and specialized AI chip disposal rising rapidly
+28% in enterprise sector
Device Lifespan
Average smartphone lifespan decreased to 2.3 years
-0.4 years from 2020
Recycling Infrastructure
New certified facilities opened globally
+156 facilities in 2024
Country Performance Rankings
1
Norway
28.5 kg/person
+2.1
2
Iceland
26.8 kg/person
+1.8
3
Switzerland
25.3 kg/person
0.0
4
Denmark
24.9 kg/person
+1.2
5
Luxembourg
23.7 kg/person
-0.8
Future Projections
2030
74.7M tons
Projected E-Waste Generation
19% increase from 2024
2025
35%
Target Recycling Rate
UN SDG Target
2027
$150B
Circular Economy Value
Market opportunity