Australia vs Chile: Terrestrial protected areas
Australia
22
in 2025
Chile
21.6
in 2025
Australia rank
77th
Chile rank
79th
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Australia
- Chile
How they compare
Australia currently reports 22 against 21.6 in Chile, a difference of 0.4.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Chile ahead.
Australia ranks 77th and Chile ranks 79th of 213 countries.
Chile has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Chile | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.74 | 18.66 | 1.91 | Chile |
| 2020s | 20.92 | 21.17 | 0.25 | Chile |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Australia or Chile?
- Australia, at 22 against 21.6 in Chile as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Australia and Chile?
- 0.4, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Chile?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Australia and Chile rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Australia ranks 77th and Chile ranks 79th of 213 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Terrestrial protected areas. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.