Terrestrial protected areas in Gabon
Gabon: Terrestrial protected areas was 40,520 sq. km in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Terrestrial protected areas in Gabon, 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
Gabon recorded 40,520 sq. km for terrestrial protected areas in 2010. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 165.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrestrial protected areas in Gabon peaked at 40,520 sq. km in 2003 and was at its lowest, 12,401 sq. km, in 1990.
Gabon ranks 22nd of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terrestrial protected areas in Gabon, year by year
| Year | sq. km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12,401 sq. km | — |
| 1991 | 12,401 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 12,401 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 12,401 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 12,401 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 12,401 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 12,401 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 12,401 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 14,786 sq. km | +19.2% |
| 1999 | 15,250 sq. km | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 15,254 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 15,259 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 39,750 sq. km | +160.5% |
| 2003 | 40,520 sq. km | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 40,520 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 40,520 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 40,520 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 40,520 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 40,520 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 40,520 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 40,520 sq. km | +0.0% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 40,520 sq. km is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 40,520 sq. km, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 40,520 sq. km is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32,311 sq. km, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,924 sq. km | 12,401 sq. km | 15,250 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 35,391 sq. km | 15,254 sq. km | 40,520 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,520 sq. km | 40,520 sq. km | 40,520 sq. km | 1 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More environment data for Gabon
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.43 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.219 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.09 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -26.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.06 % 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 0.6222 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrestrial protected areas in Gabon?
- Terrestrial protected areas in Gabon was 40,520 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 40,520 sq. km in 2003.
- What is the lowest terrestrial protected areas recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,401 sq. km in 1990.
- How does Gabon rank for terrestrial protected areas?
- Gabon ranks 22nd out of 50 countries with data for 2010.
- Is terrestrial protected areas rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 165.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.