Suriname vs United Arab Emirates: Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected
Suriname
51.2%
in 2025
United Arab Emirates
49.9%
in 2025
Suriname rank
105th
United Arab Emirates rank
107th
Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected over time
- Suriname
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
Suriname currently reports 51.2% against 49.9% in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 1.3%.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Suriname has been ahead every year.
Suriname ranks 105th and United Arab Emirates ranks 107th of 240 countries.
Suriname has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Suriname | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.2% | 16.9% | 34.3% | Suriname |
| 2010s | 51.2% | 34.6% | 16.6% | Suriname |
| 2020s | 51.2% | 49.9% | 1.3% | Suriname |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected, Suriname or United Arab Emirates?
- Suriname, at 51.2% against 49.9% in United Arab Emirates as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected between Suriname and United Arab Emirates?
- 1.3%, with Suriname ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Suriname and United Arab Emirates?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Suriname and United Arab Emirates rank globally for share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected?
- Suriname ranks 105th and United Arab Emirates ranks 107th 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 (%).