Ethiopia vs Kuwait: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Ethiopia
- Kuwait
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 17.1% against 17.0% in Ethiopia, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Kuwait ahead.
Ethiopia ranks 107th and Kuwait ranks 105th of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Ethiopia averaged higher in 1 and Kuwait in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Kuwait | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18.2% | 18.0% | 0.2% | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 16.8% | 17.1% | 0.2% | Kuwait |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Ethiopia or Kuwait?
- Kuwait, at 17.1% against 17.0% in Ethiopia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Ethiopia and Kuwait?
- 0.1%, with Kuwait ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Kuwait?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Ethiopia and Kuwait rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Ethiopia ranks 107th and Kuwait ranks 105th 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.