IDA only vs New Zealand: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- IDA only
- New Zealand
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 33.4% against 15.5% in IDA only, a difference of 17.9%.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 2.2 times IDA only's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.
IDA only ranks 31st and New Zealand ranks 30th of 47 groups.
New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IDA only | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14.2% | 31.8% | 17.6% | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 15.0% | 33.4% | 18.4% | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, IDA only or New Zealand?
- New Zealand, at 33.4% against 15.5% in IDA only as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between IDA only and New Zealand?
- 17.9%, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IDA only and New Zealand?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do IDA only and New Zealand rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- IDA only ranks 31st and New Zealand ranks 30th of 47 groups.
- 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.