French Polynesia vs Vanuatu: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- French Polynesia
- Vanuatu
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 5.6% against 4.8% in Vanuatu, a difference of 0.8%.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 1.2 times Vanuatu's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Vanuatu ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 178th and Vanuatu ranks 181st of 213 countries.
Vanuatu has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | Vanuatu |
| 2020s | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | Vanuatu |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, French Polynesia or Vanuatu?
- French Polynesia, at 5.6% against 4.8% in Vanuatu as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between French Polynesia and Vanuatu?
- 0.8%, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Vanuatu?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do French Polynesia and Vanuatu rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- French Polynesia ranks 178th and Vanuatu ranks 181st 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.