East Asia & Pacific vs Tanzania, United Republic of: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- East Asia & Pacific
- Tanzania, United Republic of
How they compare
Tanzania, United Republic of currently reports 39.9% against 17.6% in East Asia & Pacific, a difference of 22.3%.
That makes Tanzania, United Republic of's figure about 2.3 times East Asia & Pacific's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Tanzania, United Republic of has been ahead every year.
East Asia & Pacific ranks 10th and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 13th of 47 groups.
Tanzania, United Republic of has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | East Asia & Pacific | Tanzania, United Republic of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.0% | 35.5% | 19.4% | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| 2020s | 17.3% | 39.1% | 21.8% | Tanzania, United Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, East Asia & Pacific or Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Tanzania, United Republic of, at 39.9% against 17.6% in East Asia & Pacific as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between East Asia & Pacific and Tanzania, United Republic of?
- 22.3%, with Tanzania, United Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for East Asia & Pacific and Tanzania, United Republic of?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do East Asia & Pacific and Tanzania, United Republic of rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- East Asia & Pacific ranks 10th and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 13th 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.