Terrestrial protected areas in South Africa
South Africa: Terrestrial protected areas was 84,129 sq. km in 2010. ▬ Flat
Terrestrial protected areas in South 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
The most recent figure for terrestrial protected areas in South Africa is 84,129 sq. km, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrestrial protected areas in South Africa peaked at 84,129 sq. km in 2004 and was at its lowest, 79,684 sq. km, in 1990.
That places South Africa 16th out of 50 groups with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 82,929 sq. km | 79,684 sq. km | 83,949 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 84,119 sq. km | 84,098 sq. km | 84,129 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 84,129 sq. km | 84,129 sq. km | 84,129 sq. km | 1 |
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More environment data for South Africa
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Share in Cropland 18.04 % (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Area 2,240 1000 ha (2024)
- Inland waters — Area 600 1000 ha (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Share in Land area 69.19 % (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Share in Agricultural land 87.12 % (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Area 83,928 1000 ha (2024)
- Permanent crops — Share in Agricultural land 0.43 % (2024)
- Permanent crops — Area 413 1000 ha (2024)
- Arable land — Share in Agricultural land 12.46 % (2024)
- Arable land — Area 12,000 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrestrial protected areas in South Africa?
- Terrestrial protected areas in South Africa was 84,129 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 84,129 sq. km in 2004.
- What is the lowest terrestrial protected areas recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 79,684 sq. km in 1990.
- How does South Africa rank for terrestrial protected areas?
- South Africa ranks 16th out of 50 groups with data for 2010.
- Is terrestrial protected areas rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South 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.