Australia - Terrestrial protected areas as a share of total land area

20.4 (%) in 2022

In 2022, terrestrial protected areas for Australia was 20.4 %. Terrestrial protected areas of Australia increased from 17 % in 2016 to 20.4 % in 2022 growing at an average annual rate of 3.19%.

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What is terrestrial protected areas?

Terrestrial protected areas are those officially documented by national authorities.

What is Australia terrestrial protected areas?