Germany vs Sweden: Marine waters affected by eutrophication
Germany
34 Square kilometre
in 2025
Sweden
117 Square kilometre
in 2025
Germany rank
11th
Sweden rank
9th
Marine waters affected by eutrophication over time
- Germany
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 117 Square kilometre against 34 Square kilometre in Germany, a difference of 83 Square kilometre.
That makes Sweden's figure about 3.4 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Sweden ahead.
Germany ranks 11th and Sweden ranks 9th of 31 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 125.33 Square kilometre | 1,252 Square kilometre | 1,127 Square kilometre | Sweden |
| 2010s | 74.6 Square kilometre | 942.2 Square kilometre | 867.6 Square kilometre | Sweden |
| 2020s | 22.83 Square kilometre | 156.17 Square kilometre | 133.33 Square kilometre | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher marine waters affected by eutrophication, Germany or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 117 Square kilometre against 34 Square kilometre in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in marine waters affected by eutrophication between Germany and Sweden?
- 83 Square kilometre, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Sweden?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do Germany and Sweden rank globally for marine waters affected by eutrophication?
- Germany ranks 11th 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.