Algeria vs Iran: Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected
Algeria
43.5%
in 2024
Iran
43.9%
in 2024
Algeria rank
127th
Iran rank
124th
Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected over time
- Algeria
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 43.9% against 43.5% in Algeria, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Algeria ranks 127th and Iran ranks 124th of 238 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Algeria | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.4% | 43.3% | 12.9% | Iran |
| 2010s | 42.4% | 43.9% | 1.5% | Iran |
| 2020s | 43.5% | 43.9% | 0.4% | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected, Algeria or Iran?
- Iran, at 43.9% against 43.5% in Algeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected between Algeria and Iran?
- 0.4%, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Iran?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Algeria and Iran rank globally for share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected?
- Algeria ranks 127th and Iran ranks 124th of 238 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- BirdLife International, IUCN and UNEP-WCMC – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of terrestrial 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 Terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas (%)