French Polynesia vs India: Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected
French Polynesia
8.6%
in 2025
India
9.7%
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
214th
India rank
213th
Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected over time
- French Polynesia
- India
How they compare
India currently reports 9.7% against 8.6% in French Polynesia, a difference of 1.1%.
That makes India's figure about 1.1 times French Polynesia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was French Polynesia ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 214th and India ranks 213th of 240 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 2 and India in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | India | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.6% | 1.4% | 4.2% | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 6.8% | 5.4% | 1.5% | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 8.6% | 9.2% | 0.6% | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected, French Polynesia or India?
- India, at 9.7% against 8.6% in French Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected between French Polynesia and India?
- 1.1%, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and India?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do French Polynesia and India rank globally for share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected?
- French Polynesia ranks 214th and India ranks 213th of 240 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 (%).