European Union vs New Caledonia: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- European Union
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 59.6% against 26.6% in European Union, a difference of 33.0%.
That makes New Caledonia's figure about 2.2 times European Union's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, New Caledonia has been ahead every year.
European Union ranks 3rd and New Caledonia ranks 2nd of 47 groups.
New Caledonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.6% | 54.7% | 29.1% | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 26.3% | 59.7% | 33.4% | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, European Union or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 59.6% against 26.6% in European Union as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between European Union and New Caledonia?
- 33.0%, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and New Caledonia?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do European Union and New Caledonia rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- European Union ranks 3rd and New Caledonia ranks 2nd 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.