French Polynesia vs Saint Martin (French Part): Marine protected areas
French Polynesia
87.4
in 2025
Saint Martin (French Part)
97
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
5th
Saint Martin (French Part) rank
3rd
Marine protected areas over time
- French Polynesia
- Saint Martin (French Part)
How they compare
Saint Martin (French Part) currently reports 97 against 87.4 in French Polynesia, a difference of 9.6.
That makes Saint Martin (French Part)'s figure about 1.1 times French Polynesia's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Saint Martin (French Part) has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 5th and Saint Martin (French Part) ranks 3rd of 174 countries.
Saint Martin (French Part) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Saint Martin (French Part) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 56.43 | 56.43 | Saint Martin (French Part) |
| 2020s | 14.57 | 96.6 | 82.03 | Saint Martin (French Part) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher marine protected areas, French Polynesia or Saint Martin (French Part)?
- Saint Martin (French Part), at 97 against 87.4 in French Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in marine protected areas between French Polynesia and Saint Martin (French Part)?
- 9.6, with Saint Martin (French Part) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Saint Martin (French Part)?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do French Polynesia and Saint Martin (French Part) rank globally for marine protected areas?
- French Polynesia ranks 5th and Saint Martin (French Part) ranks 3rd 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.