Bosnia and Herzegovina vs South Africa: Share of land area that is protected
Bosnia and Herzegovina
9.5%
in 2025
South Africa
9.6%
in 2025
Bosnia and Herzegovina rank
156th
South Africa rank
155th
Share of land area that is protected over time
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 9.6% against 9.5% in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 156th and South Africa ranks 155th of 213 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bosnia and Herzegovina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.4% | 10.2% | 8.8% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 5.8% | 9.2% | 3.4% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of land area that is protected, Bosnia and Herzegovina or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 9.6% against 9.5% in Bosnia and Herzegovina as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of land area that is protected between Bosnia and Herzegovina and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bosnia and Herzegovina and South Africa?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Bosnia and Herzegovina and South Africa rank globally for share of land area that is protected?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 156th and South Africa ranks 155th of 213 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 land area that is protected. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Terrestrial protected areas are areas of at least 1,000 hectares that are designated by national authorities in order to preserve their ecosystem services and cultural values.