Belgium vs Malta: Protected areas

Belgium
4,739 Square kilometre
in 2023
Malta
91 Square kilometre
in 2023
Belgium rank
32nd
Malta rank
35th

Protected areas over time

  • Belgium
  • Malta
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 4,739 Square kilometre against 91 Square kilometre in Malta, a difference of 4,648 Square kilometre.

That makes Belgium's figure about 52.1 times Malta's.

Across all 13 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 32nd and Malta ranks 35th of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Malta Difference Ahead
2010s 4,389 Square kilometre 89 Square kilometre 4,300 Square kilometre Belgium
2020s 4,553 Square kilometre 91 Square kilometre 4,462 Square kilometre Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher protected areas, Belgium or Malta?
Belgium, at 4,739 Square kilometre against 91 Square kilometre in Malta as of 2023.
What is the difference in protected areas between Belgium and Malta?
4,648 Square kilometre, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Malta?
13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
How do Belgium and Malta rank globally for protected areas?
Belgium ranks 32nd and Malta ranks 35th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Protected areas. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Protected areas
Unit
Square kilometre
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 468 data points, 2011–2023
Last refreshed