French Polynesia vs Lebanon: Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected
French Polynesia
8.6%
in 2025
Lebanon
7.5%
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
214th
Lebanon rank
215th
Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected over time
- French Polynesia
- Lebanon
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 8.6% against 7.5% in Lebanon, a difference of 1.1%.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 1.1 times Lebanon's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, French Polynesia has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 214th and Lebanon ranks 215th of 240 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Lebanon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.6% | 4.3% | 1.3% | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 6.8% | 5.4% | 1.5% | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 8.6% | 7.5% | 1.1% | French Polynesia |
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 Lebanon?
- French Polynesia, at 8.6% against 7.5% in Lebanon as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected between French Polynesia and Lebanon?
- 1.1%, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Lebanon?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do French Polynesia and Lebanon rank globally for share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected?
- French Polynesia ranks 214th and Lebanon ranks 215th 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 (%).