South Africa vs Sudan: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- South Africa
- Sudan
How they compare
Sudan currently reports 105,798 sq. km against 84,129 sq. km in South Africa, a difference of 21,669 sq. km.
That makes Sudan's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 16th and Sudan ranks 14th of 50 countries.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 82,929 sq. km | 105,794 sq. km | 22,865 sq. km | Sudan |
| 2000s | 84,119 sq. km | 105,796 sq. km | 21,677 sq. km | Sudan |
| 2010s | 84,129 sq. km | 105,798 sq. km | 21,669 sq. km | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, South Africa or Sudan?
- Sudan, at 105,798 sq. km against 84,129 sq. km in South Africa as of 2010.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between South Africa and Sudan?
- 21,669 sq. km, with Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sudan?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do South Africa and Sudan rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- South Africa ranks 16th and Sudan ranks 14th 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.