Benin vs Madagascar: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Benin
- Madagascar
How they compare
Benin currently reports 27,321 sq. km against 17,956 sq. km in Madagascar, a difference of 9,365 sq. km.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.5 times Madagascar's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 27th and Madagascar ranks 29th of 50 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Madagascar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27,321 sq. km | 14,706 sq. km | 12,616 sq. km | Benin |
| 2000s | 27,321 sq. km | 17,953 sq. km | 9,369 sq. km | Benin |
| 2010s | 27,321 sq. km | 17,956 sq. km | 9,365 sq. km | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Benin or Madagascar?
- Benin, at 27,321 sq. km against 17,956 sq. km in Madagascar as of 2010.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Benin and Madagascar?
- 9,365 sq. km, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Madagascar?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do Benin and Madagascar rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Benin ranks 27th and Madagascar ranks 29th 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.