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

4.0 (%) in 2022

In 2022, terrestrial and marine protected areas for Ireland was 4 %. Terrestrial and marine protected areas of Ireland fell gradually from 4 % in 2016 to 4 % in 2022.

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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 Ireland terrestrial and marine protected areas?