French Polynesia vs Mauritius: Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected
French Polynesia
8.6%
in 2025
Mauritius
10.0%
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
214th
Mauritius rank
212th
Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected over time
- French Polynesia
- Mauritius
How they compare
Mauritius currently reports 10.0% against 8.6% in French Polynesia, a difference of 1.4%.
That makes Mauritius's figure about 1.2 times French Polynesia's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Mauritius has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 214th and Mauritius ranks 212th of 240 countries.
Mauritius has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Mauritius | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% | Mauritius |
| 2010s | 6.8% | 10.0% | 3.1% | Mauritius |
| 2020s | 8.6% | 10.0% | 1.4% | Mauritius |
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 Mauritius?
- Mauritius, at 10.0% 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 Mauritius?
- 1.4%, with Mauritius ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Mauritius?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do French Polynesia and Mauritius rank globally for share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected?
- French Polynesia ranks 214th and Mauritius ranks 212th 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 (%).