Guatemala vs Jamaica: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Guatemala
- Jamaica
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 20.1% against 19.9% in Jamaica, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Guatemala has been ahead every year.
Guatemala ranks 89th and Jamaica ranks 90th of 213 countries.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.4% | 15.9% | 12.5% | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 20.1% | 18.6% | 1.5% | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Guatemala or Jamaica?
- Guatemala, at 20.1% against 19.9% in Jamaica as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Guatemala and Jamaica?
- 0.2%, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Jamaica?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Guatemala and Jamaica rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Guatemala ranks 89th and Jamaica ranks 90th 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.