Poland vs Sweden: Protected areas

Poland
123,528 Square kilometre
in 2023
Sweden
68,823 Square kilometre
in 2023
Poland rank
4th
Sweden rank
5th

Protected areas over time

  • Poland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 123,528 Square kilometre against 68,823 Square kilometre in Sweden, a difference of 54,705 Square kilometre.

That makes Poland's figure about 1.8 times Sweden's.

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

Poland ranks 4th and Sweden ranks 5th of 27 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 123,388 Square kilometre 64,532 Square kilometre 58,855 Square kilometre Poland
2020s 123,502 Square kilometre 67,434 Square kilometre 56,068 Square kilometre Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher protected areas, Poland or Sweden?
Poland, at 123,528 Square kilometre against 68,823 Square kilometre in Sweden as of 2023.
What is the difference in protected areas between Poland and Sweden?
54,705 Square kilometre, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Sweden?
13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
How do Poland and Sweden rank globally for protected areas?
Poland ranks 4th and Sweden ranks 5th 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