Terrestrial protected areas in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Terrestrial protected areas was 99.5 sq. km in 2010. ▬ Flat
Terrestrial protected areas in Cape Verde, 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, terrestrial protected areas in Cape Verde stood at 99.5 sq. km. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrestrial protected areas in Cape Verde peaked at 99.5 sq. km in 1990 and was at its lowest, 99.5 sq. km, in 1990.
That places Cape Verde 47th out of 50 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Terrestrial protected areas in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | sq. km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 99.5 sq. km | — |
| 1991 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 99.5 sq. km | +0.0% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 99.5 sq. km is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 40,520 sq. km, 0% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 99.5 sq. km is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32,311 sq. km, 0% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 99.5 sq. km | 99.5 sq. km | 99.5 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 99.5 sq. km | 99.5 sq. km | 99.5 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 99.5 sq. km | 99.5 sq. km | 99.5 sq. km | 1 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
More environment data for Cape Verde
- 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), annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (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), annual 3.35 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) 2.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 3.37 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrestrial protected areas in Cape Verde?
- Terrestrial protected areas in Cape Verde was 99.5 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 Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 99.5 sq. km in 1990.
- What is the lowest terrestrial protected areas recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 99.5 sq. km in 1990.
- How does Cape Verde rank for terrestrial protected areas?
- Cape Verde ranks 47th out of 50 countries with data for 2010.
- Is terrestrial protected areas rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cape Verde 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.