Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Japan: Terrestrial and marine protected areas
Terrestrial and marine protected areas over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Japan
How they compare
Japan currently reports 15.1% against 14.9% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 87th and Japan ranks 86th of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 1 and Japan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.1% | 6.6% | 6.5% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 14.2% | 14.3% | 0.1% | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial and marine protected areas, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Japan?
- Japan, at 15.1% against 14.9% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial and marine protected areas between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Japan?
- 0.2%, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Japan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Japan rank globally for terrestrial and marine protected areas?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 87th and Japan ranks 86th of 213 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Protected Planet: The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and World Database on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (WD-OECM), UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring, published as Terrestrial and marine protected areas (% of total territorial area). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Terrestrial protected areas are totally or partially protected areas of at least 1,000 hectares that are designated by national authorities 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 protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment. Sites protected under local or provincial law are excluded.