Oman vs South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Oman
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
How they compare
Oman currently reports 28.9% against 9.2% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 19.7%.
That makes Oman's figure about 3.1 times South Asia (IDA & IBRD)'s.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Oman ahead.
Oman ranks 43rd and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 41st of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Oman averaged higher in 1 and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Oman | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.7% | 7.5% | 3.8% | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2020s | 10.8% | 8.8% | 1.9% | Oman |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Oman or South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Oman, at 28.9% against 9.2% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Oman and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 19.7%, with Oman ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Oman and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Oman and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Oman ranks 43rd and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 41st 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.