Algeria vs Namibia: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Algeria
- Namibia
How they compare
Algeria currently reports 150,248 sq. km against 123,127 sq. km in Namibia, a difference of 27,121 sq. km.
That makes Algeria's figure about 1.2 times Namibia's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Algeria has been ahead every year.
Algeria ranks 7th and Namibia ranks 9th of 50 countries.
Algeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Algeria | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 150,225 sq. km | 118,896 sq. km | 31,329 sq. km | Algeria |
| 2000s | 150,248 sq. km | 119,550 sq. km | 30,697 sq. km | Algeria |
| 2010s | 150,248 sq. km | 123,127 sq. km | 27,121 sq. km | Algeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Algeria or Namibia?
- Algeria, at 150,248 sq. km against 123,127 sq. km in Namibia as of 2010.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Algeria and Namibia?
- 27,121 sq. km, with Algeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Namibia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do Algeria and Namibia rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Algeria ranks 7th and Namibia ranks 9th of 50 countries.
- 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.