Q. Which country produces the most electronic waste globally?
Answer: China
Notes: China generated over 12 million metric tons of electronic waste in 2022. China is the leading global manufacturer and consumer of electronics. The Global E-waste Monitor 2024 classifies China as the largest e-waste producer, followed by the USA, India, Japan, and Brazil. China banned imports of foreign e-waste in 2018 through government notification.
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