American Samoa vs Malawi: Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected
American Samoa
71.1%
in 2024
Malawi
70.2%
in 2024
American Samoa rank
51st
Malawi rank
53rd
Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected over time
- American Samoa
- Malawi
How they compare
American Samoa currently reports 71.1% against 70.2% in Malawi, a difference of 0.9%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, American Samoa has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 51st and Malawi ranks 53rd of 238 countries.
American Samoa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71.1% | 70.2% | 0.9% | American Samoa |
| 2010s | 71.1% | 70.2% | 0.9% | American Samoa |
| 2020s | 71.1% | 70.2% | 0.9% | American Samoa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected, American Samoa or Malawi?
- American Samoa, at 71.1% against 70.2% in Malawi as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected between American Samoa and Malawi?
- 0.9%, with American Samoa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Malawi?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do American Samoa and Malawi rank globally for share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected?
- American Samoa ranks 51st and Malawi ranks 53rd 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 (%)