Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) for France

Indicator Definition:
Terrestrial protected areas are totally or partially protected areas of at least 1,000 hectares that are designated by national authorities as scientific reserves with limited public access, national parks, natural monuments, nature reserves or wildlife sanctuaries, protected landscapes, and areas managed mainly for sustainable use. Marine areas, unclassified areas, littoral (intertidal) areas, and sites protected under local or provincial law are excluded.

The indicator "Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)" stands at 28.80 as of 12/31/2025, the highest value at least since 12/31/2014, the period currently displayed.
Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 0.6993 percent compared to the value the year prior.
The 1 year change in percent is 0.6993.
The 3 year change in percent is 1.41.
The 5 year change in percent is 5.49.
The 10 year change in percent is 12.50.

The Serie's long term average value is 26.92. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2025, is 6.97 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.
The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2013, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2025, is +13.39%.
The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2025, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2025, is 0.0%.