Terrestrial protected areas in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Terrestrial protected areas was 110,544 sq. km in 2010. ▬ Flat
Terrestrial protected areas in Central African Republic, 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 Central African Republic is 110,544 sq. km, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrestrial protected areas in Central African Republic peaked at 110,544 sq. km in 1998 and was at its lowest, 108,952 sq. km, in 1990.
Central African Republic ranks 12th of 50 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Terrestrial protected areas in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | sq. km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 108,952 sq. km | — |
| 1991 | 108,952 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 110,538 sq. km | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 110,543 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 110,543 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 110,543 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 110,543 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 110,543 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 110,544 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 110,544 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 110,544 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 110,544 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 110,544 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 110,544 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 110,544 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 110,544 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 110,544 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 110,544 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 110,544 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 110,544 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 110,544 sq. km | +0.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 110,544 sq. km is above the median for low income countries, which is 24,785 sq. km, 4.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 110,544 sq. km is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32,311 sq. km, 3.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 110,224 sq. km | 108,952 sq. km | 110,544 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 110,544 sq. km | 110,544 sq. km | 110,544 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 110,544 sq. km | 110,544 sq. km | 110,544 sq. km | 1 |
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More environment data for Central African Republic
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -17.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -17.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.3 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 5.22 % 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 1.2 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrestrial protected areas in Central African Republic?
- Terrestrial protected areas in Central African Republic was 110,544 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 110,544 sq. km in 1998.
- What is the lowest terrestrial protected areas recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 108,952 sq. km in 1990.
- How does Central African Republic rank for terrestrial protected areas?
- Central African Republic ranks 12th out of 50 countries with data for 2010.
- Is terrestrial protected areas rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.