Namibia vs Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: Marine protected areas
Marine protected areas over time
- Namibia
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa currently reports 863,766 sq. km against 67,972 sq. km in Namibia, a difference of 795,794 sq. km.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa's figure about 12.7 times Namibia's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa has been ahead every year.
Namibia ranks 7th and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 4th of 37 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Namibia | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,179 sq. km | 565,132 sq. km | 560,952 sq. km | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa |
| 2000s | 10,559 sq. km | 794,320 sq. km | 783,762 sq. km | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa |
| 2010s | 67,972 sq. km | 863,766 sq. km | 795,794 sq. km | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher marine protected areas, Namibia or Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, at 863,766 sq. km against 67,972 sq. km in Namibia as of 2010.
- What is the difference in marine protected areas between Namibia and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- 795,794 sq. km, with Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do Namibia and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank globally for marine protected areas?
- Namibia ranks 7th and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 4th 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.