Nigeria vs United States Virgin Islands: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- Nigeria
- United States Virgin Islands
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 13.9% against 13.3% in United States Virgin Islands, a difference of 0.6%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was United States Virgin Islands ahead.
Nigeria ranks 133rd and United States Virgin Islands ranks 136th of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 1 and United States Virgin Islands in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | United States Virgin Islands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.9% | 14.2% | 0.3% | United States Virgin Islands |
| 2020s | 13.9% | 13.9% | 0.0% | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Nigeria or United States Virgin Islands?
- Nigeria, at 13.9% against 13.3% in United States Virgin Islands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Nigeria and United States Virgin Islands?
- 0.6%, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and United States Virgin Islands?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Nigeria and United States Virgin Islands rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Nigeria ranks 133rd and United States Virgin Islands ranks 136th 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.