South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 109,447 sq. km against 84,129 sq. km in South Africa, a difference of 25,318 sq. km.
That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 16th and Zimbabwe ranks 13th of 50 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Zimbabwe in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 82,929 sq. km | 70,512 sq. km | 12,416 sq. km | South Africa |
| 2000s | 84,119 sq. km | 101,661 sq. km | 17,542 sq. km | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 84,129 sq. km | 109,447 sq. km | 25,318 sq. km | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, South Africa or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 109,447 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 Zimbabwe?
- 25,318 sq. km, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do South Africa and Zimbabwe rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- South Africa ranks 16th and Zimbabwe ranks 13th 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.