Marine protected areas in Madagascar
Madagascar: Marine protected areas was 696.15 sq. km in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Marine protected areas in Madagascar, 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 Madagascar is 696.15 sq. km, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, marine protected areas in Madagascar peaked at 696.15 sq. km in 2006 and was at its lowest, 93.73 sq. km, in 1990.
Madagascar ranks 22nd 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 Madagascar, year by year
| Year | sq. km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 93.73 sq. km | — |
| 1991 | 93.73 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 93.73 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 93.73 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 93.73 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 93.73 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 93.73 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 695.93 sq. km | +642.5% |
| 1998 | 695.93 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 695.93 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 695.93 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 695.93 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 695.93 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 695.93 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 695.93 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 695.93 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 696.15 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 696.15 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 696.15 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 696.15 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 696.15 sq. km | +0.0% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 696.15 sq. km is above the median for low income countries, which is 351.67 sq. km, 2.0× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 696.15 sq. km is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 721.82 sq. km, 96% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 274.39 sq. km | 93.73 sq. km | 695.93 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 696.02 sq. km | 695.93 sq. km | 696.15 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 696.15 sq. km | 696.15 sq. km | 696.15 sq. km | 1 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More environment data for Madagascar
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.297 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.17 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.2369 % 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 -1.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is marine protected areas in Madagascar?
- Marine protected areas in Madagascar was 696.15 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 696.15 sq. km in 2006.
- What is the lowest marine protected areas recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 93.73 sq. km in 1990.
- How does Madagascar rank for marine protected areas?
- Madagascar ranks 22nd out of 37 countries with data for 2010.
- Is marine protected areas rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.