French Polynesia vs Saint Martin (French part): Share of marine territorial waters that are protected
French Polynesia
87.4%
in 2025
Saint Martin (French part)
97.0%
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
5th
Saint Martin (French part) rank
3rd
Share of marine territorial waters that are protected over time
- French Polynesia
- Saint Martin (French part)
How they compare
Saint Martin (French part) currently reports 97.0% 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 | 0.0% | 56.4% | 56.4% | Saint Martin (French part) |
| 2020s | 14.6% | 96.6% | 82.0% | Saint Martin (French part) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of marine territorial waters that are protected, French Polynesia or Saint Martin (French part)?
- Saint Martin (French part), at 97.0% against 87.4% in French Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of marine territorial waters that are protected 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 share of marine territorial waters that are protected?
- French Polynesia ranks 5th and Saint Martin (French part) ranks 3rd of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Protected Planet WDPA and WD-OECM data, UNEP-WCMC and IUCN, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of marine territorial waters that are protected. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Marine protected areas are regions of intertidal or sub-tidal land and associated water, flora and fauna, and cultural and historical features that have been legally or effectively reserved for protection.