Gambia vs Mexico: Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected
Gambia
41.7%
in 2024
Mexico
40.3%
in 2024
Gambia rank
134th
Mexico rank
137th
Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected over time
- Gambia
- Mexico
How they compare
Gambia currently reports 41.7% against 40.3% in Mexico, a difference of 1.4%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Gambia has been ahead every year.
Gambia ranks 134th and Mexico ranks 137th of 238 countries.
Gambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.7% | 25.8% | 13.9% | Gambia |
| 2010s | 41.7% | 37.4% | 4.3% | Gambia |
| 2020s | 41.7% | 39.2% | 2.5% | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected, Gambia or Mexico?
- Gambia, at 41.7% against 40.3% in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected between Gambia and Mexico?
- 1.4%, with Gambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Mexico?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Gambia and Mexico rank globally for share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected?
- Gambia ranks 134th and Mexico ranks 137th 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 (%)