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

(%)

Palau is the top country by terrestrial and marine protected areas in the world. As of 2022, terrestrial and marine protected areas in Palau was 100 %. The top 5 countries also includes Monaco, Luxembourg, Bhutan, and Hong Kong.

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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.