Marine waters affected by eutrophication in Finland

Finland: Marine waters affected by eutrophication was 650 Square kilometre in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
650 Square kilometre
Change on year
down 12.6%
World rank
6th
of 31 countries
All-time high
744 Square kilometre
in 2024
All-time low
0 Square kilometre
in 2006
Years of data
25
2001–2025

Marine waters affected by eutrophication in Finland, 2001–2025

02004006008002001201320252001: 500 Square kilometre2002: 430 Square kilometre2003: 351 Square kilometre2004: 251 Square kilometre2005: 6 Square kilometre2006: 0 Square kilometre2007: 0 Square kilometre2008: 0 Square kilometre2009: 0 Square kilometre2010: 0 Square kilometre2011: 2 Square kilometre2012: 77 Square kilometre2013: 173 Square kilometre2014: 196 Square kilometre2015: 234 Square kilometre2016: 186 Square kilometre2017: 94 Square kilometre2018: 151 Square kilometre2019: 510 Square kilometre2020: 559 Square kilometre2021: 650 Square kilometre2022: 640 Square kilometre2023: 265 Square kilometre2024: 744 Square kilometre2025: 650 Square kilometre

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.

Analysis

In 2025, marine waters affected by eutrophication in Finland stood at 650 Square kilometre.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.6% on the previous year and up 177.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, marine waters affected by eutrophication in Finland peaked at 744 Square kilometre in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 Square kilometre, in 2006.

That places Finland 6th out of 31 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 170.89 Square kilometre 0 Square kilometre 500 Square kilometre 9
2010s 162.3 Square kilometre 0 Square kilometre 510 Square kilometre 10
2020s 584.67 Square kilometre 265 Square kilometre 744 Square kilometre 6

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 3 Spain 3,011 Square kilometre compare
  2. 4 Norway 1,575 Square kilometre compare
  3. 5 Portugal 699 Square kilometre compare
  4. 7 United Kingdom 529 Square kilometre compare
  5. 8 Estonia 137 Square kilometre compare
  6. 9 Sweden 117 Square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 32 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is marine waters affected by eutrophication in Finland?
Marine waters affected by eutrophication in Finland was 650 Square kilometre in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest marine waters affected by eutrophication recorded in Finland?
The highest recorded value was 744 Square kilometre in 2024.
What is the lowest marine waters affected by eutrophication recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Square kilometre in 2006.
How does Finland rank for marine waters affected by eutrophication?
Finland ranks 6th out of 31 countries with data for 2025.
Is marine waters affected by eutrophication rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is up 177.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland 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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About this data

Indicator
Marine waters affected by eutrophication
Unit
Square kilometre
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
32 places, 800 data points, 2001–2025
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