East Asia & Pacific vs Hong Kong: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- East Asia & Pacific
- Hong Kong
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 42.0% against 17.6% in East Asia & Pacific, a difference of 24.4%.
That makes Hong Kong's figure about 2.4 times East Asia & Pacific's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.
East Asia & Pacific ranks 10th and Hong Kong ranks 9th of 47 groups.
Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | East Asia & Pacific | Hong Kong | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.0% | 42.0% | 25.9% | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 17.3% | 41.9% | 24.6% | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, East Asia & Pacific or Hong Kong?
- Hong Kong, at 42.0% against 17.6% in East Asia & Pacific as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between East Asia & Pacific and Hong Kong?
- 24.4%, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for East Asia & Pacific and Hong Kong?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do East Asia & Pacific and Hong Kong rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- East Asia & Pacific ranks 10th and Hong Kong ranks 9th of 47 groups.
- 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.