Democratic Republic of Congo vs Zambia: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 271,275 sq. km against 234,193 sq. km in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 37,082 sq. km.
That makes Zambia's figure about 1.2 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd and Zambia ranks 1st of 50 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 234,075 sq. km | 271,257 sq. km | 37,182 sq. km | Zambia |
| 2000s | 234,191 sq. km | 271,271 sq. km | 37,080 sq. km | Zambia |
| 2010s | 234,193 sq. km | 271,275 sq. km | 37,082 sq. km | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Democratic Republic of Congo or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 271,275 sq. km against 234,193 sq. km in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2010.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia?
- 37,082 sq. km, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd and Zambia ranks 1st 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.