Botswana vs Suriname: Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected
Botswana
51.1%
in 2024
Suriname
51.2%
in 2024
Botswana rank
103rd
Suriname rank
102nd
Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected over time
- Botswana
- Suriname
How they compare
Suriname currently reports 51.2% against 51.1% in Botswana, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Suriname has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 103rd and Suriname ranks 102nd of 238 countries.
Suriname has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.1% | 51.2% | 0.1% | Suriname |
| 2010s | 51.1% | 51.2% | 0.1% | Suriname |
| 2020s | 51.1% | 51.2% | 0.1% | Suriname |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected, Botswana or Suriname?
- Suriname, at 51.2% against 51.1% in Botswana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected between Botswana and Suriname?
- 0.1%, with Suriname ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Suriname?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and Suriname rank globally for share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected?
- Botswana ranks 103rd and Suriname ranks 102nd 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 (%)