Argentina vs South Sudan: Protected area coverage of mountain key biodiversity areas
Argentina
38.1%
in 2025
South Sudan
39.6%
in 2025
Argentina rank
111th
South Sudan rank
109th
Protected area coverage of mountain key biodiversity areas over time
- Argentina
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 39.6% against 38.1% in Argentina, a difference of 1.5%.
Across all 26 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 111th and South Sudan ranks 109th of 184 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.6% | 39.6% | 8.0% | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 36.5% | 39.6% | 3.1% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 38.1% | 39.6% | 1.5% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher protected area coverage of mountain key biodiversity areas, Argentina or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 39.6% against 38.1% in Argentina as of 2025.
- What is the difference in protected area coverage of mountain key biodiversity areas between Argentina and South Sudan?
- 1.5%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Sudan?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Argentina and South Sudan rank globally for protected area coverage of mountain key biodiversity areas?
- Argentina ranks 111th and South Sudan ranks 109th of 184 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- BirdLife International, IUCN and UNEP-WCMC – processed by Our World in Data, published as Protected area coverage of mountain key biodiversity areas. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Average proportion of Mountain Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas (%).