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

In 2025, Burkina Faso ranked #109 out of 213 countries reporting Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area).

How does Burkina Faso'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 Burkina Faso is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 48.

Burkina Faso: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)

Name: Burkina Faso: Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
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In 2025, Burkina Faso's Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) was 16.80.

That's up 1.8% from 2024, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 18.86 . Burkina Faso ranks #109 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 48.

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

Trend (2013–2025)

Highlights

Peak: 16.80; 2025
Trough: 14.90; 2017
1-year change: +1.8%
5-year change: +2.4%; +0.5% / yr
10-year change: +6.3%; +0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
2025	16.8000
2024	16.5000
2023	16.4000
2022	16.4000
2021	16.4000
2020	16.4000
2019	14.9000
2018	14.9000
2017	14.9000
2016	15.1000

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 Burkina Faso's Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) in 2025?: In 2025, Burkina Faso's Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) was 16.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burkina Faso's Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) rising or falling?: Burkina Faso's Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) rose 1.8% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Burkina Faso rank globally on Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)?: In 2025, Burkina Faso ranked #109 out of 213 countries reporting Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area).
How does Burkina Faso'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 Burkina Faso is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 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.