Marine waters affected by eutrophication in Denmark
Denmark: Marine waters affected by eutrophication was 12,386 Square kilometre in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
12,386 Square kilometre
Change on year
up 7.7%
World rank
1st
of 40 countries
All-time high
24,381 Square kilometre
in 2001
All-time low
2,888 Square kilometre
in 2006
Years of data
25
2001–2025
Marine waters affected by eutrophication in Denmark, 2001–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2025, marine waters affected by eutrophication in Denmark stood at 12,386 Square kilometre.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.7% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, marine waters affected by eutrophication in Denmark peaked at 24,381 Square kilometre in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2,888 Square kilometre, in 2006.
That places Denmark 1st out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Marine waters affected by eutrophication in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 24,381 Square kilometre | — |
| 2002 | 18,367 Square kilometre | -24.7% |
| 2003 | 7,603 Square kilometre | -58.6% |
| 2004 | 6,057 Square kilometre | -20.3% |
| 2005 | 2,963 Square kilometre | -51.1% |
| 2006 | 2,888 Square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 4,402 Square kilometre | +52.4% |
| 2008 | 4,153 Square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 5,264 Square kilometre | +26.8% |
| 2010 | 5,714 Square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 6,604 Square kilometre | +15.6% |
| 2012 | 6,065 Square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 5,132 Square kilometre | -15.4% |
| 2014 | 9,781 Square kilometre | +90.6% |
| 2015 | 10,250 Square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 9,891 Square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 13,819 Square kilometre | +39.7% |
| 2018 | 17,253 Square kilometre | +24.8% |
| 2019 | 14,541 Square kilometre | -15.7% |
| 2020 | 15,891 Square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 2021 | 12,622 Square kilometre | -20.6% |
| 2022 | 7,815 Square kilometre | -38.1% |
| 2023 | 8,511 Square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 11,499 Square kilometre | +35.1% |
| 2025 | 12,386 Square kilometre | +7.7% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 12,386 Square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3 Square kilometre, 4128.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 12,386 Square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 3 Square kilometre, 4128.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,453 Square kilometre | 2,888 Square kilometre | 24,381 Square kilometre | 9 |
| 2010s | 9,905 Square kilometre | 5,132 Square kilometre | 17,253 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,454 Square kilometre | 7,815 Square kilometre | 15,891 Square kilometre | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More environment data for Denmark
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.66 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.67 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.696 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.29 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.0189 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is marine waters affected by eutrophication in Denmark?
- Marine waters affected by eutrophication in Denmark was 12,386 Square kilometre in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest marine waters affected by eutrophication recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 24,381 Square kilometre in 2001.
- What is the lowest marine waters affected by eutrophication recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,888 Square kilometre in 2006.
- How does Denmark rank for marine waters affected by eutrophication?
- Denmark ranks 1st out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is marine waters affected by eutrophication rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Marine waters affected by eutrophication. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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