French Polynesia vs United Kingdom: Marine protected areas
French Polynesia
87.4
in 2025
United Kingdom
46.8
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
5th
United Kingdom rank
8th
Marine protected areas over time
- French Polynesia
- United Kingdom
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 87.4 against 46.8 in United Kingdom, a difference of 40.6.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 1.9 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was United Kingdom ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 5th and United Kingdom ranks 8th of 174 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 20.49 | 20.49 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 14.57 | 45.02 | 30.45 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher marine protected areas, French Polynesia or United Kingdom?
- French Polynesia, at 87.4 against 46.8 in United Kingdom as of 2025.
- What is the difference in marine protected areas between French Polynesia and United Kingdom?
- 40.6, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and United Kingdom?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do French Polynesia and United Kingdom rank globally for marine protected areas?
- French Polynesia ranks 5th and United Kingdom ranks 8th 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.