British Virgin Islands vs Cameroon: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- British Virgin Islands
- Cameroon
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 11.0% against 10.5% in British Virgin Islands, a difference of 0.5%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Cameroon has been ahead every year.
British Virgin Islands ranks 152nd and Cameroon ranks 150th of 213 countries.
Cameroon has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | British Virgin Islands | Cameroon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.4% | 10.8% | 2.4% | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 9.6% | 11.0% | 1.4% | Cameroon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, British Virgin Islands or Cameroon?
- Cameroon, at 11.0% against 10.5% in British Virgin Islands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between British Virgin Islands and Cameroon?
- 0.5%, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for British Virgin Islands and Cameroon?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do British Virgin Islands and Cameroon rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 152nd and Cameroon ranks 150th 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.