Africa Eastern and Southern vs Hong Kong: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- Hong Kong
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 42.0% against 17.9% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 24.1%.
That makes Hong Kong's figure about 2.4 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 9th and Hong Kong ranks 9th of 47 groups.
Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | Hong Kong | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.7% | 42.0% | 25.2% | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 17.2% | 41.9% | 24.7% | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Africa Eastern and Southern or Hong Kong?
- Hong Kong, at 42.0% against 17.9% in Africa Eastern and Southern as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Africa Eastern and Southern and Hong Kong?
- 24.1%, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and Hong Kong?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and Hong Kong rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 9th and Hong Kong ranks 9th of 47 groups.
- 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 protected areas (% of total land 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 areas, unclassified areas, littoral (intertidal) areas, and sites protected under local or provincial law are excluded.