Ghana vs South Sudan: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Ghana
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 15.4% against 15.3% in Ghana, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 124th and South Sudan ranks 123rd of 213 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.1% | 16.1% | 1.1% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 14.9% | 15.5% | 0.6% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Ghana or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 15.4% against 15.3% in Ghana as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Ghana and South Sudan?
- 0.1%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Sudan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Ghana and South Sudan rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Ghana ranks 124th and South Sudan ranks 123rd 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.