Brunei Darussalam vs Cambodia: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Brunei Darussalam
- Cambodia
How they compare
Brunei Darussalam currently reports 39.9% against 39.8% in Cambodia, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Brunei Darussalam has been ahead every year.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 13th and Cambodia ranks 16th of 213 countries.
Brunei Darussalam has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brunei Darussalam | Cambodia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 46.9% | 26.0% | 20.9% | Brunei Darussalam |
| 2020s | 44.6% | 39.7% | 4.8% | Brunei Darussalam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Brunei Darussalam or Cambodia?
- Brunei Darussalam, at 39.9% against 39.8% in Cambodia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Brunei Darussalam and Cambodia?
- 0.1%, with Brunei Darussalam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brunei Darussalam and Cambodia?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Brunei Darussalam and Cambodia rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 13th and Cambodia ranks 16th 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.