Cyprus vs Germany: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Cyprus
- Germany
How they compare
Germany currently reports 39.2% against 38.6% in Cyprus, a difference of 0.6%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Germany ahead.
Cyprus ranks 21st and Germany ranks 18th of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 1 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24.4% | 37.6% | 13.3% | Germany |
| 2020s | 38.6% | 38.2% | 0.5% | Cyprus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Cyprus or Germany?
- Germany, at 39.2% against 38.6% in Cyprus as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Cyprus and Germany?
- 0.6%, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Germany?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Cyprus and Germany rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Cyprus ranks 21st and Germany ranks 18th 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.