Terrestrial protected areas in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Terrestrial protected areas was 203,173 sq. km in 2010. ▬ Flat

Latest (2010)
203,173 sq. km
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
4th
of 50 countries
All-time high
216,408 sq. km
in 1990
All-time low
195,580 sq. km
in 1993
Years of data
21
1990–2010

Terrestrial protected areas in Ethiopia, 1990–2010

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1990200020101990: 216.4k sq. km1991: 216.4k sq. km1992: 216.4k sq. km1993: 195.6k sq. km1994: 195.6k sq. km1995: 195.6k sq. km1996: 195.6k sq. km1997: 195.6k sq. km1998: 195.6k sq. km1999: 195.6k sq. km2000: 195.6k sq. km2001: 195.6k sq. km2002: 195.6k sq. km2003: 195.6k sq. km2004: 195.6k sq. km2005: 195.6k sq. km2006: 198.4k sq. km2007: 203.2k sq. km2008: 203.2k sq. km2009: 203.2k sq. km2010: 203.2k sq. km

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%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 1 Zambia 271,275 sq. km compare
  2. 2 Tanzania 260,821 sq. km compare
  3. 3 Democratic Republic of Congo 234,193 sq. km compare
  4. 5 Botswana 179,951 sq. km compare
  5. 6 Angola 154,589 sq. km compare
  6. 7 Algeria 150,248 sq. km compare

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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

Indicator
Terrestrial protected areas (sq. km)
Unit
sq. km
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
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
56 places, 1,170 data points, 1990–2010
Last refreshed

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.