How many years of comparable data are there for Maldives and Solomon Islands?

12 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2025.

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.

Maldives vs Solomon Islands: Share of marine territorial waters that are protected

Maldives

0.1%

in 2025

Solomon Islands

0.1%

in 2025

Maldives rank

139th

Solomon Islands rank

139th

Share of marine territorial waters that are protected over time

Maldives
Solomon Islands

How they compare

Maldives currently reports 0.1% against 0.1% in Solomon Islands, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Solomon Islands has been ahead every year.

Maldives ranks 139th and Solomon Islands ranks 139th of 174 countries.

Solomon Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Maldives	Solomon Islands	Difference	Ahead
2010s	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Solomon Islands
2020s	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	—

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of marine territorial waters that are protected, Maldives or Solomon Islands?: Maldives, at 0.1% against 0.1% in Solomon Islands as of 2025.
What is the difference in share of marine territorial waters that are protected between Maldives and Solomon Islands?: 0.0%, with Maldives ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Maldives and Solomon Islands?: 12 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2025.
How do Maldives and Solomon Islands rank globally for share of marine territorial waters that are protected?: Maldives ranks 139th and Solomon Islands ranks 139th 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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Indicator: Share of marine territorial waters that are protected
Unit: % of territorial waters
Source: Protected Planet WDPA and WD-OECM data, UNEP-WCMC and IUCN, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 174 places, 2,223 data points, 2013–2025
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

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.