Iceland - Terrestrial and marine protected areas as a share of total territorial area

2.9 (%) in 2022

In 2022, terrestrial and marine protected areas for Iceland was 2.9 %. Terrestrial and marine protected areas of Iceland increased from 2.4 % in 2016 to 2.9 % in 2022 growing at an average annual rate of 2.85%.

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What is terrestrial and marine protected areas?

United Nations Environmental Program and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, as compiled by the World Resources Institute, based on data from national authorities, national legislation and international agreements.

What is Iceland terrestrial and marine protected areas?