Cyprus records lowest e-waste collection in the European Union

According to data published by Eurostat in October 2026, Cyprus recorded the lowest volume of collected electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the European Union during 2024, at only 4.7 kilograms per capita. In comparison, the EU average for collected waste was 12.3 kg per person. Other countries with low collection rates included Portugal at 6 kg and Malta at 6.4 kg, while Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, and France reported the highest figures.

In 2024, Cyprus also placed 15.4 kg of new electronic products on its market per inhabitant, which is significantly lower than the EU average of 32.4 kg. Across the bloc, the amount of new electrical equipment placed on the market has increased by 79 percent since 2015, rising from 18.1 kg to 32.4 kg. Eurostat notes that the substantial gap between the volume of new products sold and the amount of waste collected suggests a growing stock of electronic devices. This equipment may remain in use, be stored in households, await disposal, or be processed through unmonitored and informal waste management channels.