United Kingdom vs Zimbabwe: Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected
United Kingdom
86.8%
in 2024
Zimbabwe
85.1%
in 2024
United Kingdom rank
19th
Zimbabwe rank
22nd
Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected over time
- United Kingdom
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 86.8% against 85.1% in Zimbabwe, a difference of 1.7%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom ranks 19th and Zimbabwe ranks 22nd of 238 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83.7% | 77.5% | 6.2% | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 86.2% | 83.6% | 2.6% | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 86.8% | 85.1% | 1.7% | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected, United Kingdom or Zimbabwe?
- United Kingdom, at 86.8% against 85.1% in Zimbabwe as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected between United Kingdom and Zimbabwe?
- 1.7%, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and Zimbabwe?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do United Kingdom and Zimbabwe rank globally for share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected?
- United Kingdom ranks 19th and Zimbabwe ranks 22nd 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 (%)