Germany vs Italy: Protected areas

Germany
139,798 Square kilometre
in 2023
Italy
64,432 Square kilometre
in 2023
Germany rank
3rd
Italy rank
6th

Protected areas over time

  • Germany
  • Italy
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 139,798 Square kilometre against 64,432 Square kilometre in Italy, a difference of 75,366 Square kilometre.

That makes Germany's figure about 2.2 times Italy's.

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

Germany ranks 3rd and Italy ranks 6th of 27 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Italy Difference Ahead
2010s 134,059 Square kilometre 64,240 Square kilometre 69,819 Square kilometre Germany
2020s 137,608 Square kilometre 64,414 Square kilometre 73,195 Square kilometre Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher protected areas, Germany or Italy?
Germany, at 139,798 Square kilometre against 64,432 Square kilometre in Italy as of 2023.
What is the difference in protected areas between Germany and Italy?
75,366 Square kilometre, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Italy?
13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
How do Germany and Italy rank globally for protected areas?
Germany ranks 3rd and Italy ranks 6th of 27 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
28 places, 364 data points, 2011–2023
Last refreshed