Africa vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Africa
- Democratic Republic of Congo
How they compare
Africa currently reports 3.06 million sq. km against 234,193 sq. km in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 2.83 million sq. km.
That makes Africa's figure about 13.1 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 1st and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd of 6 groups.
Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | Democratic Republic of Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.91 million sq. km | 234,075 sq. km | 2.67 million sq. km | Africa |
| 2000s | 3.03 million sq. km | 234,191 sq. km | 2.80 million sq. km | Africa |
| 2010s | 3.06 million sq. km | 234,193 sq. km | 2.83 million sq. km | Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Africa or Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Africa, at 3.06 million sq. km against 234,193 sq. km in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2010.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 2.83 million sq. km, with Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Africa ranks 1st and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd of 6 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Environmental Program and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, as compiled by the World Resources Institute, based on data from national authorities, national legislation and inter, published as Terrestrial protected areas (sq. km). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Nationally protected areas are totally or partially protected areas of at least 1,000 hectares that are designated as scientific reserves with limited public access, national parks, natural monuments, nature reserves or wildlife sanctuaries, protected landscapes, and areas managed mainly for sustainable use. Marine areas, unclassified areas, and litoral (intertidal) areas are not included. The data also do not include sites protected under local or provincial law.