Terrestrial protected areas in Algeria
Algeria: Terrestrial protected areas was 150,248 sq. km in 2010. ▬ Flat
Terrestrial protected areas in Algeria, 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 terrestrial protected areas in Algeria is 150,248 sq. km, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrestrial protected areas in Algeria peaked at 150,248 sq. km in 2003 and was at its lowest, 150,183 sq. km, in 1990.
That places Algeria 7th out of 50 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.
Terrestrial protected areas in Algeria, year by year
| Year | sq. km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 150,183 sq. km | — |
| 1991 | 150,183 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 150,183 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 150,217 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 150,247 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 150,247 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 150,247 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 150,247 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 150,247 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 150,247 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 150,247 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 150,247 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 150,247 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 150,248 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 150,248 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 150,248 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 150,248 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 150,248 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 150,248 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 150,248 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 150,248 sq. km | +0.0% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 150,248 sq. km is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 40,520 sq. km, 3.7× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 150,248 sq. km is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6,918 sq. km, 21.7× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 150,225 sq. km | 150,183 sq. km | 150,247 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 150,248 sq. km | 150,247 sq. km | 150,248 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 150,248 sq. km | 150,248 sq. km | 150,248 sq. km | 1 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More environment data for Algeria
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -26.91 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -13.76 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.401 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.01 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -2.41 % 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 1.21 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrestrial protected areas in Algeria?
- Terrestrial protected areas in Algeria was 150,248 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 terrestrial protected areas recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 150,248 sq. km in 2003.
- What is the lowest terrestrial protected areas recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 150,183 sq. km in 1990.
- How does Algeria rank for terrestrial protected areas?
- Algeria ranks 7th out of 50 countries with data for 2010.
- Is terrestrial protected areas rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Algeria 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 Terrestrial protected areas (sq. km). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Nationally protected areas are totally or partially protected areas of at least 1,000 hectares that are designated as scientific reserves with limited public access, national parks, natural monuments, nature reserves or wildlife sanctuaries, protected landscapes, and areas managed mainly for sustainable use. Marine areas, unclassified areas, and litoral (intertidal) areas are not included. The data also do not include sites protected under local or provincial law.