Ireland vs Uzbekistan: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Ireland
- Uzbekistan
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 14.2% against 14.1% in Uzbekistan, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 130th and Uzbekistan ranks 131st of 213 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Uzbekistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14.4% | 3.4% | 11.0% | Ireland |
| 2020s | 14.4% | 8.4% | 6.0% | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Ireland or Uzbekistan?
- Ireland, at 14.2% against 14.1% in Uzbekistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Ireland and Uzbekistan?
- 0.1%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Uzbekistan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Uzbekistan rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Ireland ranks 130th and Uzbekistan ranks 131st 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.