Gambia vs Viet Nam: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Gambia
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Gambia currently reports 7.7% against 7.6% in Viet Nam, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Viet Nam ahead.
Gambia ranks 169th and Viet Nam ranks 171st of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Gambia averaged higher in 1 and Viet Nam in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | Viet Nam |
| 2020s | 7.7% | 7.6% | 0.1% | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Gambia or Viet Nam?
- Gambia, at 7.7% against 7.6% in Viet Nam as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Gambia and Viet Nam?
- 0.1%, with Gambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Viet Nam?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Gambia and Viet Nam rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Gambia ranks 169th and Viet Nam ranks 171st 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.