Drought impact area on ecosystems in Finland
Finland: Drought impact area on ecosystems was 3,028 Square kilometre in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Finland, 2009–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2024, drought impact area on ecosystems in Finland stood at 3,028 Square kilometre.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drought impact area on ecosystems in Finland peaked at 13,649 Square kilometre in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1,390 Square kilometre, in 2017.
That places Finland 26th out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Finland, year by year
| Year | Square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 13,219 Square kilometre | — |
| 2010 | 13,649 Square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 12,501 Square kilometre | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 10,739 Square kilometre | -14.1% |
| 2013 | 7,317 Square kilometre | -31.9% |
| 2014 | 3,630 Square kilometre | -50.4% |
| 2015 | 3,787 Square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 1,414 Square kilometre | -62.7% |
| 2017 | 1,390 Square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 2,408 Square kilometre | +73.2% |
| 2019 | 2,798 Square kilometre | +16.2% |
| 2020 | 2,801 Square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 2,693 Square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 2,850 Square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 3,148 Square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 2024 | 3,028 Square kilometre | -3.8% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 3,028 Square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,625 Square kilometre, 84% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Finland's 3,028 Square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,714 Square kilometre, 82% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Drought impact area on ecosystems in Finland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +73.2% | 1,390 Square kilometre | 2,408 Square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,219 Square kilometre | 13,219 Square kilometre | 13,219 Square kilometre | 1 |
| 2010s | 5,963 Square kilometre | 1,390 Square kilometre | 13,649 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,904 Square kilometre | 2,693 Square kilometre | 3,148 Square kilometre | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More reference data data for Finland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2998 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1241 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1748 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6733 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9518 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is drought impact area on ecosystems in Finland?
- Drought impact area on ecosystems in Finland was 3,028 Square kilometre in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 13,649 Square kilometre in 2010.
- What is the lowest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,390 Square kilometre in 2017.
- How does Finland rank for drought impact area on ecosystems?
- Finland ranks 26th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is drought impact area on ecosystems rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. 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 Drought impact area on ecosystems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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