Terrestrial protected areas in Namibia
Namibia: Terrestrial protected areas was 123,127 sq. km in 2010. ▬ Flat
Terrestrial protected areas in Namibia, 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 Namibia stood at 123,127 sq. km. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrestrial protected areas in Namibia peaked at 123,127 sq. km in 2009 and was at its lowest, 118,861 sq. km, in 1990.
That places Namibia 9th out of 50 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.
Terrestrial protected areas in Namibia, year by year
| Year | sq. km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 118,861 sq. km | — |
| 1991 | 118,868 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 118,868 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 118,868 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 118,868 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 118,868 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 118,868 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 118,868 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 118,868 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 119,153 sq. km | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 119,153 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 119,153 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 119,153 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 119,153 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 119,153 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 119,153 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 119,153 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 119,153 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 119,153 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 123,127 sq. km | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 123,127 sq. km | +0.0% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 123,127 sq. km is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 34,996 sq. km, 3.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 123,127 sq. km is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32,311 sq. km, 3.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 118,896 sq. km | 118,861 sq. km | 119,153 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 119,550 sq. km | 119,153 sq. km | 123,127 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 123,127 sq. km | 123,127 sq. km | 123,127 sq. km | 1 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More environment data for Namibia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.99 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.14 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.319 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.979 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.32 % 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 4.07 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrestrial protected areas in Namibia?
- Terrestrial protected areas in Namibia was 123,127 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 123,127 sq. km in 2009.
- What is the lowest terrestrial protected areas recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 118,861 sq. km in 1990.
- How does Namibia rank for terrestrial protected areas?
- Namibia ranks 9th out of 50 countries with data for 2010.
- Is terrestrial protected areas rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Namibia 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.