Central African Republic vs Niger: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Central African Republic
- Niger
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 110,544 sq. km against 89,568 sq. km in Niger, a difference of 20,976 sq. km.
That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.2 times Niger's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.
Central African Republic ranks 12th and Niger ranks 15th of 50 countries.
Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 110,224 sq. km | 89,568 sq. km | 20,656 sq. km | Central African Republic |
| 2000s | 110,544 sq. km | 89,568 sq. km | 20,976 sq. km | Central African Republic |
| 2010s | 110,544 sq. km | 89,568 sq. km | 20,976 sq. km | Central African Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Central African Republic or Niger?
- Central African Republic, at 110,544 sq. km against 89,568 sq. km in Niger as of 2010.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Central African Republic and Niger?
- 20,976 sq. km, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Niger?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do Central African Republic and Niger rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Central African Republic ranks 12th and Niger ranks 15th 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.