Cyprus vs Small states: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Cyprus
- Small states
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 38.6% against 16.5% in Small states, a difference of 22.1%.
That makes Cyprus's figure about 2.3 times Small states's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Cyprus has been ahead every year.
Cyprus ranks 21st and Small states ranks 22nd of 213 countries.
Cyprus has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Small states | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24.4% | 15.0% | 9.4% | Cyprus |
| 2020s | 38.6% | 16.3% | 22.4% | Cyprus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Cyprus or Small states?
- Cyprus, at 38.6% against 16.5% in Small states as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Cyprus and Small states?
- 22.1%, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Small states?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Cyprus and Small states rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Cyprus ranks 21st and Small states ranks 22nd 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.