Marine protected areas in Namibia
Namibia: Marine protected areas was 67,972 sq. km in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Marine protected areas in Namibia, 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
In 2010, marine protected areas in Namibia stood at 67,972 sq. km. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 1,526.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, marine protected areas in Namibia peaked at 67,972 sq. km in 2009 and was at its lowest, 4,179 sq. km, in 1990.
Namibia ranks 7th of 37 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Marine protected areas in Namibia, year by year
| Year | sq. km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,179 sq. km | — |
| 1991 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4,179 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 67,972 sq. km | +1526.4% |
| 2010 | 67,972 sq. km | +0.0% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 67,972 sq. km is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,859 sq. km, 36.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 67,972 sq. km is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 721.82 sq. km, 94.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,179 sq. km | 4,179 sq. km | 4,179 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,559 sq. km | 4,179 sq. km | 67,972 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 67,972 sq. km | 67,972 sq. km | 67,972 sq. km | 1 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More environment data for Namibia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.99 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.14 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.319 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.979 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.32 % 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 4.07 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is marine protected areas in Namibia?
- Marine protected areas in Namibia was 67,972 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 67,972 sq. km in 2009.
- What is the lowest marine protected areas recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,179 sq. km in 1990.
- How does Namibia rank for marine protected areas?
- Namibia ranks 7th out of 37 countries with data for 2010.
- Is marine protected areas rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,526.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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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About this data
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.