Terrestrial protected areas in Zambia
Zambia: Terrestrial protected areas was 271,275 sq. km in 2010. ▬ Flat
Terrestrial protected areas in Zambia, 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 Zambia stood at 271,275 sq. km. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terrestrial protected areas in Zambia peaked at 271,275 sq. km in 2002 and was at its lowest, 271,257 sq. km, in 1990.
Zambia ranks 1st of 50 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 271,257 sq. km | 271,257 sq. km | 271,257 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 271,271 sq. km | 271,257 sq. km | 271,275 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 271,275 sq. km | 271,275 sq. km | 271,275 sq. km | 1 |
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More environment data for Zambia
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 38.52 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 1.81 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 6.39 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 2.21 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 8.56 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0539 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 18.28 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0026 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0155 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 1.04 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terrestrial protected areas in Zambia?
- Terrestrial protected areas in Zambia was 271,275 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 271,275 sq. km in 2002.
- What is the lowest terrestrial protected areas recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 271,257 sq. km in 1990.
- How does Zambia rank for terrestrial protected areas?
- Zambia ranks 1st out of 50 countries with data for 2010.
- Is terrestrial protected areas rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zambia 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.