Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected in Christmas Island
Christmas Island: Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected was 63.0% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected in Christmas Island, 2000–2024
Source: BirdLife International, IUCN and UNEP-WCMC – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected in Christmas Island stood at 63.0%. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected in Christmas Island peaked at 63.0% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 62.9%, in 2000.
Christmas Island ranks 68th of 238 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62.9% | 62.9% | 62.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.9% | 62.9% | 62.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 63.0% | 62.9% | 63.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Christmas Island
More environment data for Christmas Island
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources 2.08 micrograms per cubic meter (2024)
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution 3.7 µg/m³ (2024)
- Protected area coverage of marine key biodiversity areas 63.0% (2024)
- Forest certified for sustainable use 0 thousands of hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected in Christmas Island?
- Share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected in Christmas Island was 63.0% in 2024, according to BirdLife International, IUCN and UNEP-WCMC – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected recorded in Christmas Island?
- The highest recorded value was 63.0% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected recorded in Christmas Island?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.9% in 2000.
- How does Christmas Island rank for share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected?
- Christmas Island ranks 68th out of 238 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of terrestrial key biodiversity areas that are protected rising or falling in Christmas Island?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Christmas Island data come from?
- The figures come from BirdLife International, IUCN and UNEP-WCMC – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average proportion of Terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas (%)