Central African Republic vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Central African Republic
- Democratic Republic of Congo
How they compare
Democratic Republic of Congo currently reports 14.9% against 14.8% in Central African Republic, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Central African Republic ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 128th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 126th of 213 countries.
Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Democratic Republic of Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18.1% | 13.2% | 4.9% | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 17.0% | 14.2% | 2.8% | Central African Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Central African Republic or Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Democratic Republic of Congo, at 14.9% against 14.8% in Central African Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 0.1%, with Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Central African Republic ranks 128th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 126th 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.