South Africa vs Palestine: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) over time
- South Africa
- Palestine
How they compare
Palestine currently reports 10.0% against 9.6% in South Africa, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2017 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 155th and Palestine ranks 154th of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Palestine in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Palestine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.1% | 8.4% | 1.7% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | Palestine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, South Africa or Palestine?
- Palestine, at 10.0% against 9.6% in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between South Africa and Palestine?
- 0.4%, with Palestine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Palestine?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Palestine rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- South Africa ranks 155th and Palestine ranks 154th 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.