Democratic Republic of Congo vs North Africa: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- North Africa
How they compare
Democratic Republic of Congo currently reports 234,193 sq. km against 216,108 sq. km in North Africa, a difference of 18,085 sq. km.
That makes Democratic Republic of Congo's figure about 1.1 times North Africa's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Democratic Republic of Congo has been ahead every year.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd and North Africa ranks 6th of 50 countries.
Democratic Republic of Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | North Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 234,075 sq. km | 187,146 sq. km | 46,929 sq. km | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2000s | 234,191 sq. km | 214,537 sq. km | 19,654 sq. km | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2010s | 234,193 sq. km | 216,108 sq. km | 18,085 sq. km | Democratic Republic of Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Democratic Republic of Congo or North Africa?
- Democratic Republic of Congo, at 234,193 sq. km against 216,108 sq. km in North Africa as of 2010.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Democratic Republic of Congo and North Africa?
- 18,085 sq. km, with Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and North Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and North Africa rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd and North Africa ranks 6th 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.