Mongolia vs United Arab Emirates: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Mongolia
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
Mongolia currently reports 19.8% against 19.2% in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 0.6%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was United Arab Emirates ahead.
Mongolia ranks 91st and United Arab Emirates ranks 92nd of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Mongolia averaged higher in 1 and United Arab Emirates in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mongolia | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.0% | 17.5% | 0.4% | United Arab Emirates |
| 2020s | 19.8% | 19.3% | 0.5% | Mongolia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Mongolia or United Arab Emirates?
- Mongolia, at 19.8% against 19.2% in United Arab Emirates as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Mongolia and United Arab Emirates?
- 0.6%, with Mongolia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mongolia and United Arab Emirates?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Mongolia and United Arab Emirates rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Mongolia ranks 91st and United Arab Emirates ranks 92nd 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.