Niger vs South Africa: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Niger
- South Africa
How they compare
Niger currently reports 89,568 sq. km against 84,129 sq. km in South Africa, a difference of 5,439 sq. km.
That makes Niger's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Niger has been ahead every year.
Niger ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 16th of 50 countries.
Niger has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 89,568 sq. km | 82,929 sq. km | 6,640 sq. km | Niger |
| 2000s | 89,568 sq. km | 84,119 sq. km | 5,449 sq. km | Niger |
| 2010s | 89,568 sq. km | 84,129 sq. km | 5,439 sq. km | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Niger or South Africa?
- Niger, at 89,568 sq. km against 84,129 sq. km in South Africa as of 2010.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Niger and South Africa?
- 5,439 sq. km, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do Niger and South Africa rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Niger ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 16th 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.