Marine waters affected by eutrophication in France
France: Marine waters affected by eutrophication was 4,289 Square kilometre in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Marine waters affected by eutrophication in France, 2001–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for marine waters affected by eutrophication in France is 4,289 Square kilometre, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 1,636.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, marine waters affected by eutrophication in France peaked at 8,202 Square kilometre in 2010 and was at its lowest, 64 Square kilometre, in 2017.
That places France 2nd 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 France, year by year
| Year | Square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4,312 Square kilometre | — |
| 2002 | 4,145 Square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 4,896 Square kilometre | +18.1% |
| 2004 | 4,393 Square kilometre | -10.3% |
| 2005 | 2,059 Square kilometre | -53.1% |
| 2006 | 1,899 Square kilometre | -7.8% |
| 2007 | 6,292 Square kilometre | +231.3% |
| 2008 | 7,826 Square kilometre | +24.4% |
| 2009 | 7,929 Square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 8,202 Square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 2,549 Square kilometre | -68.9% |
| 2012 | 415 Square kilometre | -83.7% |
| 2013 | 492 Square kilometre | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 216 Square kilometre | -56.1% |
| 2015 | 247 Square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 2016 | 247 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 64 Square kilometre | -74.1% |
| 2018 | 275 Square kilometre | +329.7% |
| 2019 | 340 Square kilometre | +23.6% |
| 2020 | 770 Square kilometre | +126.5% |
| 2021 | 799 Square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 675 Square kilometre | -15.5% |
| 2023 | 553 Square kilometre | -18.1% |
| 2024 | 4,317 Square kilometre | +680.7% |
| 2025 | 4,289 Square kilometre | -0.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 4,289 Square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3 Square kilometre, 1429.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- France's 4,289 Square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 3 Square kilometre, 1429.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Marine waters affected by eutrophication in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +680.7% | 553 Square kilometre | 4,317 Square kilometre |
| 2018 | +329.7% | 64 Square kilometre | 275 Square kilometre |
| 2007 | +231.3% | 1,899 Square kilometre | 6,292 Square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,861 Square kilometre | 1,899 Square kilometre | 7,929 Square kilometre | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,305 Square kilometre | 64 Square kilometre | 8,202 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,900 Square kilometre | 553 Square kilometre | 4,317 Square kilometre | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More environment data for France
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.427 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.31 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -3.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -3.23 % 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 -0.1777 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is marine waters affected by eutrophication in France?
- Marine waters affected by eutrophication in France was 4,289 Square kilometre in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest marine waters affected by eutrophication recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 8,202 Square kilometre in 2010.
- What is the lowest marine waters affected by eutrophication recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 64 Square kilometre in 2017.
- How does France rank for marine waters affected by eutrophication?
- France ranks 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is marine waters affected by eutrophication rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,636.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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