Burkina Faso vs Saint Kitts and Nevis: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Burkina Faso
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
How they compare
Saint Kitts and Nevis currently reports 16.9% against 16.8% in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Burkina Faso ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 109th and Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 108th of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 1 and Saint Kitts and Nevis in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.3% | 6.1% | 9.2% | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 16.5% | 20.9% | 4.4% | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Burkina Faso or Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis, at 16.9% against 16.8% in Burkina Faso as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Burkina Faso and Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- 0.1%, with Saint Kitts and Nevis ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Burkina Faso and Saint Kitts and Nevis rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Burkina Faso ranks 109th and Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 108th 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.