Terrestrial protected areas in Lesotho
Lesotho: Terrestrial protected areas was 147.35 sq. km in 2010. ▬ Flat
Terrestrial protected areas in Lesotho, 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 Lesotho is 147.35 sq. km, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrestrial protected areas in Lesotho peaked at 147.35 sq. km in 1990 and was at its lowest, 147.35 sq. km, in 1990.
Lesotho ranks 46th of 50 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Terrestrial protected areas in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | sq. km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 147.35 sq. km | — |
| 1991 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 147.35 sq. km | +0.0% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 147.35 sq. km is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 34,996 sq. km, 0% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 147.35 sq. km is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32,311 sq. km, 0% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 147.35 sq. km | 147.35 sq. km | 147.35 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 147.35 sq. km | 147.35 sq. km | 147.35 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 147.35 sq. km | 147.35 sq. km | 147.35 sq. km | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More environment data for Lesotho
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.284 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.783 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.521 % 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 -2.27 % 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), annual -0.4197 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrestrial protected areas in Lesotho?
- Terrestrial protected areas in Lesotho was 147.35 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 147.35 sq. km in 1990.
- What is the lowest terrestrial protected areas recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 147.35 sq. km in 1990.
- How does Lesotho rank for terrestrial protected areas?
- Lesotho ranks 46th out of 50 countries with data for 2010.
- Is terrestrial protected areas rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.