Least developed countries vs New Zealand: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Least developed countries
- New Zealand
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 33.4% against 15.2% in Least developed countries, a difference of 18.2%.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 2.2 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 32nd 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 | Least developed countries | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.7% | 31.8% | 18.1% | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 14.7% | 33.4% | 18.7% | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Least developed countries or New Zealand?
- New Zealand, at 33.4% against 15.2% in Least developed countries as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Least developed countries and New Zealand?
- 18.2%, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and New Zealand?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Least developed countries and New Zealand rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Least developed countries ranks 32nd 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.