Latvia vs Liechtenstein: Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected
Latvia
97.3%
in 2024
Liechtenstein
98.5%
in 2024
Latvia rank
8th
Liechtenstein rank
7th
Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected over time
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
How they compare
Liechtenstein currently reports 98.5% against 97.3% in Latvia, a difference of 1.2%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Liechtenstein has been ahead every year.
Latvia ranks 8th and Liechtenstein ranks 7th of 238 countries.
Liechtenstein has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Liechtenstein | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 79.7% | 98.5% | 18.9% | Liechtenstein |
| 2010s | 97.3% | 98.5% | 1.2% | Liechtenstein |
| 2020s | 97.3% | 98.5% | 1.2% | Liechtenstein |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected, Latvia or Liechtenstein?
- Liechtenstein, at 98.5% against 97.3% in Latvia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected between Latvia and Liechtenstein?
- 1.2%, with Liechtenstein ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Liechtenstein?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Latvia and Liechtenstein rank globally for share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected?
- Latvia ranks 8th and Liechtenstein ranks 7th 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 (%)