Terrestrial protected areas in Congo
Congo: Terrestrial protected areas was 32,311 sq. km in 2010. ▲ Rising
Terrestrial protected areas in 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 Congo is 32,311 sq. km, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrestrial protected areas in Congo peaked at 32,311 sq. km in 2002 and was at its lowest, 18,604 sq. km, in 1990.
Congo ranks 25th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Terrestrial protected areas in Congo, year by year
| Year | sq. km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18,604 sq. km | — |
| 1991 | 18,604 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 18,604 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 23,207 sq. km | +24.7% |
| 1994 | 23,210 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 23,210 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 23,210 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 23,210 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 23,210 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 26,703 sq. km | +15.1% |
| 2000 | 26,703 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 32,043 sq. km | +20.0% |
| 2002 | 32,311 sq. km | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 32,311 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 32,311 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 32,311 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 32,311 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 32,311 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 32,311 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 32,311 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 32,311 sq. km | +0.0% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 32,311 sq. km is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 34,996 sq. km, 92% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Congo's 32,311 sq. km is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32,311 sq. km, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22,177 sq. km | 18,604 sq. km | 26,703 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,723 sq. km | 26,703 sq. km | 32,311 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 32,311 sq. km | 32,311 sq. km | 32,311 sq. km | 1 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More environment data for Congo
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -9.96 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.68 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.202 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.13 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.8453 % 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 -0.4756 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrestrial protected areas in Congo?
- Terrestrial protected areas in Congo was 32,311 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 32,311 sq. km in 2002.
- What is the lowest terrestrial protected areas recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,604 sq. km in 1990.
- How does Congo rank for terrestrial protected areas?
- Congo ranks 25th out of 50 countries with data for 2010.
- Is terrestrial protected areas rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this 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.