Guam vs Solomon Islands: Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected
Guam
2.4%
in 2024
Solomon Islands
4.8%
in 2024
Guam rank
219th
Solomon Islands rank
216th
Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected over time
- Guam
- Solomon Islands
How they compare
Solomon Islands currently reports 4.8% against 2.4% in Guam, a difference of 2.4%.
That makes Solomon Islands's figure about 2.1 times Guam's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Solomon Islands has been ahead every year.
Guam ranks 219th and Solomon Islands ranks 216th of 238 countries.
Solomon Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guam | Solomon Islands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | Solomon Islands |
| 2010s | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.3% | Solomon Islands |
| 2020s | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.5% | Solomon Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected, Guam or Solomon Islands?
- Solomon Islands, at 4.8% against 2.4% in Guam as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected between Guam and Solomon Islands?
- 2.4%, with Solomon Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guam and Solomon Islands?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Guam and Solomon Islands rank globally for share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected?
- Guam ranks 219th and Solomon Islands ranks 216th 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 (%)