Mozambique vs Oman: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Mozambique
- Oman
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 29.5% against 28.9% in Oman, a difference of 0.6%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Mozambique has been ahead every year.
Mozambique ranks 40th and Oman ranks 43rd of 213 countries.
Mozambique has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.1% | 3.7% | 16.4% | Mozambique |
| 2020s | 29.5% | 10.8% | 18.7% | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Mozambique or Oman?
- Mozambique, at 29.5% against 28.9% in Oman as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Mozambique and Oman?
- 0.6%, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Oman?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Mozambique and Oman rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Mozambique ranks 40th and Oman ranks 43rd 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.