Portugal vs United Kingdom: Marine waters affected by eutrophication
Portugal
699
in 2025
United Kingdom
529
in 2025
Portugal rank
5th
United Kingdom rank
7th
Marine waters affected by eutrophication over time
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 699 against 529 in United Kingdom, a difference of 170.
That makes Portugal's figure about 1.3 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Portugal ahead.
Portugal ranks 5th and United Kingdom ranks 7th of 31 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Portugal averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Portugal | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,717 | 1,232 | 7,485 | Portugal |
| 2010s | 749.4 | 1,389 | 639.9 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 757.5 | 475 | 282.5 | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher marine waters affected by eutrophication, Portugal or United Kingdom?
- Portugal, at 699 against 529 in United Kingdom as of 2025.
- What is the difference in marine waters affected by eutrophication between Portugal and United Kingdom?
- 170, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and United Kingdom?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do Portugal and United Kingdom rank globally for marine waters affected by eutrophication?
- Portugal ranks 5th and United Kingdom ranks 7th 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.