Marine protected areas as a share of territorial waters

26.9 (%) in 2022

Netherlands marine protected areas was at level of 26.9 % in 2022, unchanged from the previous year.

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Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.

Date Value Change, %
2022 26.9 0.02%
2021 26.9 -0.02%
2020 26.9 0.00%
2019 26.9 0.70%
2018 26.7 0.00%
2017 26.7 24.12%
2016 21.5