Proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas in Slovak Republic

Slovak Republic: Proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas was 29.76 in 2020. β–² Rising

Latest (2020)
29.76
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
45th
of 156 countries
All-time high
29.76
in 2017
All-time low
3.12
in 2000
Years of data
8
2000–2020

Proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas in Slovak Republic, 2000–2020

01020302000201020202000: 3.12010: 27.92015: 28.82016: 28.82017: 29.82018: 29.82019: 29.82020: 29.8

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2020, proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas in Slovak Republic stood at 29.76. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

The figure is up 6.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas in Slovak Republic peaked at 29.76 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3.12, in 2000.

That places Slovak Republic 45th out of 156 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.12 3.12 3.12 1
2010s 29.15 27.94 29.76 6
2020s 29.76 29.76 29.76 1

Countries ranked near Slovak Republic

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  4. 46 Brazil 29.68 compare
  5. 47 Germany 28.95 compare
  6. 48 Philippines 28.88 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas in Slovak Republic?
Proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas in Slovak Republic was 29.76 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas recorded in Slovak Republic?
The highest recorded value was 29.76 in 2017.
What is the lowest proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas recorded in Slovak Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 3.12 in 2000.
How does Slovak Republic rank for proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas?
Slovak Republic ranks 45th out of 156 countries with data for 2020.
Is proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas rising or falling in Slovak Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Slovak Republic data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
157 places, 1,208 data points, 2000–2020
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