Terrestrial protected areas in Tunisia
Tunisia: Terrestrial protected areas was 2,121 sq. km in 2009. ▬ Flat
Terrestrial protected areas in Tunisia, 1990–2009
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 2009, terrestrial protected areas in Tunisia stood at 2,121 sq. km. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrestrial protected areas in Tunisia peaked at 2,121 sq. km in 2009 and was at its lowest, 2,051 sq. km, in 1992.
Tunisia ranks 40th of 50 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Terrestrial protected areas in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | sq. km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,051 sq. km | — |
| 1991 | 2,051 sq. km | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 2,051 sq. km | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 2,117 sq. km | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 2,117 sq. km | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 2,120 sq. km | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 2,120 sq. km | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 2,120 sq. km | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 2,120 sq. km | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 2,120 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2,120 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2,120 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2,121 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2,121 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2,121 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2,121 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2,121 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2,121 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2,121 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2,121 sq. km | +0.0% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 2,121 sq. km is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 34,996 sq. km, 6% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 2,121 sq. km is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6,918 sq. km, 31% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,099 sq. km | 2,051 sq. km | 2,120 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,121 sq. km | 2,120 sq. km | 2,121 sq. km | 10 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More environment data for Tunisia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -14.25 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.62 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.421 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.02 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.34 % 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 -0.2204 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrestrial protected areas in Tunisia?
- Terrestrial protected areas in Tunisia was 2,121 sq. km in 2009, 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,121 sq. km in 2009.
- What is the lowest terrestrial protected areas recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,051 sq. km in 1992.
- How does Tunisia rank for terrestrial protected areas?
- Tunisia ranks 40th out of 50 countries with data for 2009.
- Is terrestrial protected areas rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.