Finland vs Sweden: Marine waters affected by eutrophication

Finland
650 Square kilometre
in 2025
Sweden
117 Square kilometre
in 2025
Finland rank
6th
Sweden rank
9th

Marine waters affected by eutrophication over time

  • Finland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Finland currently reports 650 Square kilometre against 117 Square kilometre in Sweden, a difference of 533 Square kilometre.

That makes Finland's figure about 5.6 times Sweden's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Sweden ahead.

Finland ranks 6th and Sweden ranks 9th of 31 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 170.89 Square kilometre 1,252 Square kilometre 1,081 Square kilometre Sweden
2010s 162.3 Square kilometre 942.2 Square kilometre 779.9 Square kilometre Sweden
2020s 584.67 Square kilometre 156.17 Square kilometre 428.5 Square kilometre Finland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher marine waters affected by eutrophication, Finland or Sweden?
Finland, at 650 Square kilometre against 117 Square kilometre in Sweden as of 2025.
What is the difference in marine waters affected by eutrophication between Finland and Sweden?
533 Square kilometre, with Finland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Sweden?
25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
How do Finland and Sweden rank globally for marine waters affected by eutrophication?
Finland ranks 6th and Sweden ranks 9th of 31 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Marine waters affected by eutrophication. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Marine waters affected by eutrophication
Unit
Square kilometre
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
32 places, 800 data points, 2001–2025
Last refreshed