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

16.8 (%) in 2022

In 2022, terrestrial and marine protected areas for Peru was 16.8 %. Terrestrial and marine protected areas of Peru increased from 13.1 % in 2016 to 16.8 % in 2022 growing at an average annual rate of 4.51%.

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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 Peru terrestrial and marine protected areas?