Marine waters affected by eutrophication in European Union (aggregate changing according to the context)
European Union (aggregate changing according to the context): Marine waters affected by eutrophication was 21,409 Square kilometre in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Marine waters affected by eutrophication in European Union (aggregate changing according to the context), 2001–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
European Union (aggregate changing according to the context) recorded 21,409 Square kilometre for marine waters affected by eutrophication in 2025.
The figure is down 13.5% on the previous year and up 36.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, marine waters affected by eutrophication in European Union (aggregate changing according to the context) peaked at 55,788 Square kilometre in 2002 and was at its lowest, 8,351 Square kilometre, in 2013.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Marine waters affected by eutrophication in European Union (aggregate changing according to the context), year by year
| Year | Square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 51,210 Square kilometre | — |
| 2002 | 55,788 Square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 40,266 Square kilometre | -27.8% |
| 2004 | 36,502 Square kilometre | -9.3% |
| 2005 | 22,221 Square kilometre | -39.1% |
| 2006 | 8,939 Square kilometre | -59.8% |
| 2007 | 16,765 Square kilometre | +87.5% |
| 2008 | 27,160 Square kilometre | +62.0% |
| 2009 | 27,334 Square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 29,114 Square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 20,053 Square kilometre | -31.1% |
| 2012 | 9,049 Square kilometre | -54.9% |
| 2013 | 8,351 Square kilometre | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 11,888 Square kilometre | +42.4% |
| 2015 | 15,672 Square kilometre | +31.8% |
| 2016 | 14,933 Square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 18,248 Square kilometre | +22.2% |
| 2018 | 23,970 Square kilometre | +31.4% |
| 2019 | 19,292 Square kilometre | -19.5% |
| 2020 | 21,068 Square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2021 | 22,013 Square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 17,397 Square kilometre | -21.0% |
| 2023 | 16,675 Square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 24,757 Square kilometre | +48.5% |
| 2025 | 21,409 Square kilometre | -13.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31,798 Square kilometre | 8,939 Square kilometre | 55,788 Square kilometre | 9 |
| 2010s | 17,057 Square kilometre | 8,351 Square kilometre | 29,114 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,553 Square kilometre | 16,675 Square kilometre | 24,757 Square kilometre | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is marine waters affected by eutrophication in European Union (aggregate changing according to the context)?
- Marine waters affected by eutrophication in European Union (aggregate changing according to the context) was 21,409 Square kilometre in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest marine waters affected by eutrophication recorded in European Union (aggregate changing according to the context)?
- The highest recorded value was 55,788 Square kilometre in 2002.
- What is the lowest marine waters affected by eutrophication recorded in European Union (aggregate changing according to the context)?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,351 Square kilometre in 2013.
- How does European Union (aggregate changing according to the context) rank for marine waters affected by eutrophication?
- European Union (aggregate changing according to the context) ranks 1st out of 1 regions with data for 2025.
- Is marine waters affected by eutrophication rising or falling in European Union (aggregate changing according to the context)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this European Union (aggregate changing according to the context) 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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