Terrestrial protected areas in Uganda
Uganda: Terrestrial protected areas was 24,785 sq. km in 2010. ▲ Rising
Terrestrial protected areas in Uganda, 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 Uganda stood at 24,785 sq. km. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrestrial protected areas in Uganda peaked at 24,785 sq. km in 2002 and was at its lowest, 19,049 sq. km, in 1990.
Uganda ranks 28th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Terrestrial protected areas in Uganda, year by year
| Year | sq. km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 19,049 sq. km | — |
| 1991 | 20,351 sq. km | +6.8% |
| 1992 | 20,351 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 20,563 sq. km | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 20,563 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 20,563 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 20,563 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 20,563 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 20,563 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 20,563 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 20,563 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 20,563 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 24,785 sq. km | +20.5% |
| 2003 | 24,785 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 24,785 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 24,785 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 24,785 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 24,785 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 24,785 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 24,785 sq. km | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 24,785 sq. km | +0.0% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 24,785 sq. km is above the median for low income countries, which is 24,785 sq. km, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 24,785 sq. km is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32,311 sq. km, 77% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20,369 sq. km | 19,049 sq. km | 20,563 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 23,940 sq. km | 20,563 sq. km | 24,785 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 24,785 sq. km | 24,785 sq. km | 24,785 sq. km | 1 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More environment data for Uganda
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -11.7 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -12.54 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.255 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.23 % 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 1.38 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrestrial protected areas in Uganda?
- Terrestrial protected areas in Uganda was 24,785 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 24,785 sq. km in 2002.
- What is the lowest terrestrial protected areas recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,049 sq. km in 1990.
- How does Uganda rank for terrestrial protected areas?
- Uganda ranks 28th out of 50 countries with data for 2010.
- Is terrestrial protected areas rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uganda 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.