Terrestrial protected areas in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Terrestrial protected areas was 234,193 sq. km in 2010. ▬ Flat
Terrestrial protected areas in Democratic Republic of Congo, 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 Democratic Republic of Congo is 234,193 sq. km, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrestrial protected areas in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 234,193 sq. km in 2002 and was at its lowest, 233,640 sq. km, in 1990.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd of 50 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Terrestrial protected areas in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | sq. km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 233,640 sq. km | — |
| 1991 | 233,648 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 234,178 sq. km | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 234,183 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 234,183 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 234,183 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 234,183 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 234,183 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 234,183 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 234,183 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 234,183 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 234,183 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 234,193 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 234,193 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 234,193 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 234,193 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 234,193 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 234,193 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 234,193 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 234,193 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 234,193 sq. km | +0.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 234,193 sq. km is above the median for low income countries, which is 24,785 sq. km, 9.4× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 234,193 sq. km is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32,311 sq. km, 7.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 234,075 sq. km | 233,640 sq. km | 234,183 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 234,191 sq. km | 234,183 sq. km | 234,193 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 234,193 sq. km | 234,193 sq. km | 234,193 sq. km | 1 |
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More environment data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.26 % 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 5.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit of 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) 0.338 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrestrial protected areas in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Terrestrial protected areas in Democratic Republic of Congo was 234,193 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 234,193 sq. km in 2002.
- What is the lowest terrestrial protected areas recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 233,640 sq. km in 1990.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for terrestrial protected areas?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd out of 50 countries with data for 2010.
- Is terrestrial protected areas rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.