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Top 10 Countries by Terrestrial and Marine Protected Area Percentage

This ranking is based on data from UNEP and the IUCN, representing the percentage of total territory designated as terrestrial and marine protected areas. This metric reflects a nation's commitment to biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration, serving as a critical benchmark for environmental sustainability.

Current #1
New Caledonia (French Territory)
RankCountryProtected Area (%)Main Protected Type
New Caledonia (French Territory)
98.2Oceanic protected areas
Monaco
96.5Coastal marine protected areas
Palau
81.3National marine sanctuary
4
Slovenia
56.4Natura 2000 network
5
Venezuela
54.2National park system
6
Bhutan
51.5Biological corridors and reserves
7
Australia
48.9Great Barrier Reef and terrestrial parks
8
Seychelles
42.6Marine spatial planning
9
Germany
41.2Terrestrial nature reserves
10
Luxembourg
39.8Forest and biodiversity protection

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