Terrestrial Protected Areas ( Of Total Land Area) - Ranking
| Measure | Realization |
| Indicator Name: | Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) |
| Indicator Source: | World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) where the compilation and management is carried out by United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) in collaboration with governments, non-governmental organizations, academia and industry. The data is available online through the Protected Planet website (https://www.protectedplanet.net/). | macro-rankings.com |
| Indicator Description: | 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. |
| Observations Date: | 12/31/2025 |