France vs North Macedonia: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- France
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 29.0% against 28.8% in France, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was France ahead.
France ranks 44th and North Macedonia ranks 41st of 213 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.8% | 9.8% | 16.0% | France |
| 2020s | 28.2% | 18.2% | 10.0% | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, France or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 29.0% against 28.8% in France as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between France and North Macedonia?
- 0.2%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and North Macedonia?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do France and North Macedonia rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- France ranks 44th and North Macedonia ranks 41st 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.