Algeria vs North Africa: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Algeria
- North Africa
How they compare
North Africa currently reports 216,108 sq. km against 150,248 sq. km in Algeria, a difference of 65,860 sq. km.
That makes North Africa's figure about 1.4 times Algeria's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, North Africa has been ahead every year.
Algeria ranks 7th and North Africa ranks 4th of 50 countries.
North Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Algeria | North Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 150,225 sq. km | 187,146 sq. km | 36,921 sq. km | North Africa |
| 2000s | 150,248 sq. km | 214,537 sq. km | 64,289 sq. km | North Africa |
| 2010s | 150,248 sq. km | 216,108 sq. km | 65,860 sq. km | North Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Algeria or North Africa?
- North Africa, at 216,108 sq. km against 150,248 sq. km in Algeria as of 2010.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Algeria and North Africa?
- 65,860 sq. km, with North Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and North Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do Algeria and North Africa rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Algeria ranks 7th and North Africa ranks 4th 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.