France vs Germany: Marine protected areas
France
49.2
in 2025
Germany
45.3
in 2025
France rank
7th
Germany rank
10th
Marine protected areas over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 49.2 against 45.3 in Germany, a difference of 3.9.
That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Germany ahead.
France ranks 7th and Germany ranks 10th of 174 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30.03 | 45.39 | 15.36 | Germany |
| 2020s | 49.8 | 45.43 | 4.37 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher marine protected areas, France or Germany?
- France, at 49.2 against 45.3 in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in marine protected areas between France and Germany?
- 3.9, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for marine protected areas?
- France ranks 7th and Germany ranks 10th of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Marine protected areas. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.