South Africa vs Saint Martin (French Part): Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- South Africa
- Saint Martin (French Part)
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 9.6% against 9.3% in Saint Martin (French Part), a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Saint Martin (French Part) ahead.
South Africa ranks 155th and Saint Martin (French Part) ranks 157th of 213 countries.
Saint Martin (French Part) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Saint Martin (French Part) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.2% | 12.0% | 1.8% | Saint Martin (French Part) |
| 2020s | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.5% | Saint Martin (French Part) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, South Africa or Saint Martin (French Part)?
- South Africa, at 9.6% against 9.3% in Saint Martin (French Part) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between South Africa and Saint Martin (French Part)?
- 0.3%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Saint Martin (French Part)?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Saint Martin (French Part) rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- South Africa ranks 155th and Saint Martin (French Part) ranks 157th 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.