Terrestrial protected areas in North Africa
North Africa: Terrestrial protected areas was 216,108 sq. km in 2010. ▲ Rising
Terrestrial protected areas in North Africa, 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 North Africa stood at 216,108 sq. km.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrestrial protected areas in North Africa peaked at 218,230 sq. km in 2009 and was at its lowest, 176,852 sq. km, in 1990.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 187,146 sq. km | 176,852 sq. km | 202,238 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 214,537 sq. km | 202,238 sq. km | 218,230 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 216,108 sq. km | 216,108 sq. km | 216,108 sq. km | 1 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
More environment data for North Africa
- Rural population density 1,088 rural population per sq. km of arable land (2011)
- CO2 emissions from fossil-fuels, total 474,825 thousand metric tons (2009)
- CO2 emissions from cement production 45,243 thousand metric tons (2009)
- Economically active population in agriculture, female 6.24 million FAO, number (2012)
- Economically active population in agriculture, male 7.62 million FAO, number (2012)
- Agricultural population 40.66 million FAO, number (2012)
- Non-agricultural population 130.48 million FAO, number (2012)
- Marine protected areas 108,915 sq. km (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrestrial protected areas in North Africa?
- Terrestrial protected areas in North Africa was 216,108 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 North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 218,230 sq. km in 2009.
- What is the lowest terrestrial protected areas recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 176,852 sq. km in 1990.
- How does North Africa rank for terrestrial protected areas?
- North Africa ranks 6th out of 6 groups with data for 2010.
- Is terrestrial protected areas rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this North Africa 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.