Democratic Republic of Congo vs South Sudan: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 15.4% against 14.9% in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 0.5%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 126th and South Sudan ranks 123rd of 213 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.2% | 16.1% | 2.9% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 14.2% | 15.5% | 1.3% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Democratic Republic of Congo or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 15.4% against 14.9% in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan?
- 0.5%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 126th and South Sudan ranks 123rd 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.