South Korea vs Norway: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- South Korea
- Norway
How they compare
Norway currently reports 17.8% against 17.7% in South Korea, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 102nd and Norway ranks 101st of 213 countries.
Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.2% | 16.9% | 6.7% | Norway |
| 2020s | 17.1% | 21.9% | 4.8% | Norway |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, South Korea or Norway?
- Norway, at 17.8% against 17.7% in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between South Korea and Norway?
- 0.1%, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Norway?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Norway rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- South Korea ranks 102nd and Norway ranks 101st 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.