Hong Kong, China vs Slovenia: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Hong Kong, China
- Slovenia
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 42.0% against 40.4% in Slovenia, a difference of 1.6%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Slovenia ahead.
Hong Kong, China ranks 9th and Slovenia ranks 12th of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Hong Kong, China averaged higher in 1 and Slovenia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | Slovenia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42.0% | 53.8% | 11.8% | Slovenia |
| 2020s | 41.9% | 40.4% | 1.5% | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Hong Kong, China or Slovenia?
- Hong Kong, China, at 42.0% against 40.4% in Slovenia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Hong Kong, China and Slovenia?
- 1.6%, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Slovenia?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Hong Kong, China and Slovenia rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 9th and Slovenia ranks 12th 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.