Terrestrial protected areas in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Terrestrial protected areas was 203,173 sq. km in 2010. ▬ Flat
Terrestrial protected areas in Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia stood at 203,173 sq. km.
That represents a change of up 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrestrial protected areas in Ethiopia peaked at 216,408 sq. km in 1990 and was at its lowest, 195,580 sq. km, in 1993.
That places Ethiopia 4th out of 50 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top 10%.
Terrestrial protected areas in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | sq. km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 216,408 sq. km | — |
| 1991 | 216,408 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 216,408 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 195,580 sq. km | -9.6% |
| 1994 | 195,580 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 195,580 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 195,580 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 195,580 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 195,580 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 195,580 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 195,580 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 195,580 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 195,580 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 195,580 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 195,580 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 195,580 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 198,371 sq. km | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 203,173 sq. km | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 203,173 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 203,173 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 203,173 sq. km | +0.0% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 203,173 sq. km is above the median for low income countries, which is 24,785 sq. km, 8.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 203,173 sq. km is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32,311 sq. km, 6.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 201,828 sq. km | 195,580 sq. km | 216,408 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 198,137 sq. km | 195,580 sq. km | 203,173 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 203,173 sq. km | 203,173 sq. km | 203,173 sq. km | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More environment data for Ethiopia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.272 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.39 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 77.13 % 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 2.83 % 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrestrial protected areas in Ethiopia?
- Terrestrial protected areas in Ethiopia was 203,173 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 216,408 sq. km in 1990.
- What is the lowest terrestrial protected areas recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 195,580 sq. km in 1993.
- How does Ethiopia rank for terrestrial protected areas?
- Ethiopia ranks 4th out of 50 countries with data for 2010.
- Is terrestrial protected areas rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.