Belarus vs South Africa: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Belarus
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 9.6% against 9.2% in Belarus, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Belarus ahead.
Belarus ranks 158th and South Africa ranks 155th of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Belarus averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belarus | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.1% | 10.2% | 1.2% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 11.6% | 9.2% | 2.4% | Belarus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Belarus or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 9.6% against 9.2% in Belarus as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Belarus and South Africa?
- 0.4%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belarus and South Africa?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Belarus and South Africa rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Belarus ranks 158th and South Africa ranks 155th 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.