Africa Western and Central vs Congo: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Congo
How they compare
Congo currently reports 36.6% against 16.3% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 20.3%.
That makes Congo's figure about 2.2 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Congo has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 24th and Congo ranks 25th of 47 groups.
Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.4% | 39.0% | 23.6% | Congo |
| 2020s | 15.9% | 36.8% | 20.9% | Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Africa Western and Central or Congo?
- Congo, at 36.6% against 16.3% in Africa Western and Central as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Africa Western and Central and Congo?
- 20.3%, with Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Congo?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Congo rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 24th and Congo ranks 25th 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.