Latin America & Caribbean vs Venezuela: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Venezuela
How they compare
Venezuela currently reports 56.8% against 24.4% in Latin America & Caribbean, a difference of 32.4%.
That makes Venezuela's figure about 2.3 times Latin America & Caribbean's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Venezuela has been ahead every year.
Latin America & Caribbean ranks 6th and Venezuela ranks 3rd of 47 groups.
Venezuela has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America & Caribbean | Venezuela | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23.3% | 54.1% | 30.8% | Venezuela |
| 2020s | 24.3% | 56.9% | 32.6% | Venezuela |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Latin America & Caribbean or Venezuela?
- Venezuela, at 56.8% against 24.4% in Latin America & Caribbean as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Latin America & Caribbean and Venezuela?
- 32.4%, with Venezuela ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America & Caribbean and Venezuela?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Latin America & Caribbean and Venezuela rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Latin America & Caribbean ranks 6th and Venezuela ranks 3rd 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.