Latvia vs Saudi Arabia: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Latvia
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 18.8% against 18.5% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Latvia ranks 95th and Saudi Arabia ranks 97th of 213 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18.2% | 16.1% | 2.1% | Latvia |
| 2020s | 18.3% | 11.2% | 7.2% | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Latvia or Saudi Arabia?
- Latvia, at 18.8% against 18.5% in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Latvia and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.3%, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Saudi Arabia?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Latvia and Saudi Arabia rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Latvia ranks 95th and Saudi Arabia ranks 97th 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.