France vs Spain: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- France
- Spain
How they compare
France currently reports 28.8% against 28.1% in Spain, a difference of 0.7%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Spain ahead.
France ranks 44th and Spain ranks 47th of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.8% | 28.3% | 2.5% | Spain |
| 2020s | 28.2% | 28.1% | 0.1% | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, France or Spain?
- France, at 28.8% against 28.1% in Spain as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between France and Spain?
- 0.7%, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Spain?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do France and Spain rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- France ranks 44th and Spain ranks 47th 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.