Colombia vs South Korea: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Colombia
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 17.7% against 17.2% in Colombia, a difference of 0.5%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Colombia ahead.
Colombia ranks 104th and South Korea ranks 102nd of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 1 and South Korea in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.9% | 10.2% | 6.7% | Colombia |
| 2020s | 16.8% | 17.1% | 0.3% | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Colombia or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 17.7% against 17.2% in Colombia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Colombia and South Korea?
- 0.5%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Korea?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Colombia and South Korea rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Colombia ranks 104th and South Korea ranks 102nd 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.