Malawi vs Uganda: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Malawi
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 24,785 sq. km against 17,793 sq. km in Malawi, a difference of 6,992 sq. km.
That makes Uganda's figure about 1.4 times Malawi's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Uganda has been ahead every year.
Malawi ranks 30th and Uganda ranks 28th of 50 countries.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,793 sq. km | 20,369 sq. km | 2,576 sq. km | Uganda |
| 2000s | 17,793 sq. km | 23,940 sq. km | 6,148 sq. km | Uganda |
| 2010s | 17,793 sq. km | 24,785 sq. km | 6,992 sq. km | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Malawi or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 24,785 sq. km against 17,793 sq. km in Malawi as of 2010.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Malawi and Uganda?
- 6,992 sq. km, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Uganda?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do Malawi and Uganda rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Malawi ranks 30th and Uganda ranks 28th 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.