Is Botswana's Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) rising or falling?

Botswana's Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) fell 5.2% from 2024 to 2025.

How does Botswana rank globally on Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)?

In 2025, Botswana ranked #50 out of 213 countries reporting Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area).

How does Botswana's Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) compare to the world average?

The global average for Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) in 2025 was 18.86, so Botswana is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #13 of 48.

Botswana: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)

Name: Botswana: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
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In 2025, Botswana's Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) was 27.60.

That's down 5.2% from 2024, the highest value since 2024.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 18.86 . Botswana ranks #50 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #13 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (ER.LND.PTLD.ZS) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2013–2025)

Highlights

Peak: 29.10; 2013
Trough: 27.60; 2025
1-year change: -5.2%
5-year change: -5.2%; -1.1% / yr
10-year change: -5.2%; -0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
2025	27.6000
2024	29.1000
2023	29.1000
2022	29.1000
2021	29.1000
2020	29.1000
2019	29.1000
2018	29.1000
2017	29.1000
2016	29.1000

About Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)

Terrestrial protected areas are totally or partially protected areas of at least 1,000 hectares that are designated by national authorities as scientific reserves with limited public access, national parks, natural monuments, nature reserves or wildlife sanctuaries, protected landscapes, and areas managed mainly for sustainable use. Marine areas, unclassified areas, littoral (intertidal) areas, and sites protected under local or provincial law are excluded.

Indicator code: ER.LND.PTLD.ZS • Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Botswana's Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) in 2025?: In 2025, Botswana's Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) was 27.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Botswana's Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) rising or falling?: Botswana's Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) fell 5.2% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Botswana rank globally on Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)?: In 2025, Botswana ranked #50 out of 213 countries reporting Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area).
How does Botswana's Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) compare to the world average?: The global average for Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) in 2025 was 18.86, so Botswana is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #13 of 48.
What is Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) and how is it measured?: Terrestrial protected areas are totally or partially protected areas of at least 1,000 hectares that are designated by national authorities as scientific reserves with limited public access, national parks, natural monuments, nature reserves or wildlife sanctuaries, protected landscapes, and areas managed mainly for sustainable use. Marine areas, unclassified areas, littoral (intertidal) areas, and sites protected under local or provincial law are excluded.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (ER.LND.PTLD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.