France vs Portugal: Marine waters affected by eutrophication
France
4,289 Square kilometre
in 2025
Portugal
699 Square kilometre
in 2025
France rank
2nd
Portugal rank
5th
Marine waters affected by eutrophication over time
- France
- Portugal
How they compare
France currently reports 4,289 Square kilometre against 699 Square kilometre in Portugal, a difference of 3,590 Square kilometre.
That makes France's figure about 6.1 times Portugal's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Portugal ahead.
France ranks 2nd and Portugal ranks 5th of 40 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Portugal in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,861 Square kilometre | 8,717 Square kilometre | 3,856 Square kilometre | Portugal |
| 2010s | 1,305 Square kilometre | 749.4 Square kilometre | 555.3 Square kilometre | France |
| 2020s | 1,900 Square kilometre | 757.5 Square kilometre | 1,143 Square kilometre | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher marine waters affected by eutrophication, France or Portugal?
- France, at 4,289 Square kilometre against 699 Square kilometre in Portugal as of 2025.
- What is the difference in marine waters affected by eutrophication between France and Portugal?
- 3,590 Square kilometre, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Portugal?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do France and Portugal rank globally for marine waters affected by eutrophication?
- France ranks 2nd and Portugal ranks 5th of 40 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.