Marine protected areas in Gabon
Gabon: Marine protected areas was 19,497 sq. km in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Marine protected areas in Gabon, 1990–2010
Source: 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. Measured in sq. km.
Analysis
The most recent figure for marine protected areas in Gabon is 19,497 sq. km, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 1,279.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, marine protected areas in Gabon peaked at 19,497 sq. km in 2003 and was at its lowest, 647.97 sq. km, in 1990.
Gabon ranks 11th of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Marine protected areas in Gabon, year by year
| Year | sq. km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 647.97 sq. km | — |
| 1991 | 647.97 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 647.97 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 647.97 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 647.97 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 647.97 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 647.97 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 647.97 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 647.97 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1,339 sq. km | +106.6% |
| 2000 | 1,414 sq. km | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 1,414 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 10,595 sq. km | +649.4% |
| 2003 | 19,497 sq. km | +84.0% |
| 2004 | 19,497 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 19,497 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 19,497 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 19,497 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 19,497 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 19,497 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 19,497 sq. km | +0.0% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 19,497 sq. km is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 880.61 sq. km, 22.1× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 19,497 sq. km is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 721.82 sq. km, 27.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 717.06 sq. km | 647.97 sq. km | 1,339 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,990 sq. km | 1,414 sq. km | 19,497 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,497 sq. km | 19,497 sq. km | 19,497 sq. km | 1 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More environment data for Gabon
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.43 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.219 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.09 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -26.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.06 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.6222 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is marine protected areas in Gabon?
- Marine protected areas in Gabon was 19,497 sq. km in 2010, according to 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.
- What is the highest marine protected areas recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 19,497 sq. km in 2003.
- What is the lowest marine protected areas recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 647.97 sq. km in 1990.
- How does Gabon rank for marine protected areas?
- Gabon ranks 11th out of 37 countries with data for 2010.
- Is marine protected areas rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,279.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures 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 part of Marine protected areas (sq. km). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.