Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs South Africa: Marine protected areas
Marine protected areas over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- South Africa
How they compare
Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 103,159 sq. km against 79,144 sq. km in South Africa, a difference of 24,015 sq. km.
That makes Congo, Democratic Republic of the's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 3rd and South Africa ranks 6th of 37 countries.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 100,133 sq. km | 8,304 sq. km | 91,829 sq. km | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2000s | 103,159 sq. km | 63,450 sq. km | 39,709 sq. km | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 103,159 sq. km | 79,144 sq. km | 24,016 sq. km | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher marine protected areas, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or South Africa?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 103,159 sq. km against 79,144 sq. km in South Africa as of 2010.
- What is the difference in marine protected areas between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa?
- 24,015 sq. km, with Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa rank globally for marine protected areas?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 3rd and South Africa ranks 6th of 37 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Environmental Program and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, as compiled by the World Resources Institute, based on data from national authorities, national legislation and inter, published as Marine protected areas (sq. km). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.