North Macedonia vs Sao Tome and Principe: Share of freshwater Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected
North Macedonia
93.7%
in 2025
Sao Tome and Principe
92.8%
in 2025
North Macedonia rank
26th
Sao Tome and Principe rank
28th
Share of freshwater Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected over time
- North Macedonia
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 93.7% against 92.8% in Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 0.9%.
Across all 26 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 26th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 28th of 164 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.7% | 37.1% | 56.6% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 93.7% | 92.8% | 0.9% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 93.7% | 92.8% | 0.9% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of freshwater key biodiversity areas that are protected, North Macedonia or Sao Tome and Principe?
- North Macedonia, at 93.7% against 92.8% in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of freshwater key biodiversity areas that are protected between North Macedonia and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 0.9%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do North Macedonia and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for share of freshwater key biodiversity areas that are protected?
- North Macedonia ranks 26th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 28th of 164 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- BirdLife International, IUCN and UNEP-WCMC – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of freshwater Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected. 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 Freshwater Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas (%).