American Samoa vs Uganda: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- American Samoa
- Uganda
How they compare
American Samoa currently reports 16.4% against 16.1% in Uganda, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Uganda ahead.
American Samoa ranks 112th and Uganda ranks 115th of 213 countries.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.6% | 16.1% | 5.5% | Uganda |
| 2020s | 13.6% | 16.1% | 2.5% | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, American Samoa or Uganda?
- American Samoa, at 16.4% against 16.1% in Uganda as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between American Samoa and Uganda?
- 0.3%, with American Samoa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Uganda?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do American Samoa and Uganda rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- American Samoa ranks 112th and Uganda ranks 115th 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 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.