British Virgin Islands vs South Africa: Terrestrial protected areas
British Virgin Islands
10.5
in 2025
South Africa
9.6
in 2025
British Virgin Islands rank
152nd
South Africa rank
155th
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- British Virgin Islands
- South Africa
How they compare
British Virgin Islands currently reports 10.5 against 9.6 in South Africa, a difference of 0.9.
That makes British Virgin Islands's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was South Africa ahead.
British Virgin Islands ranks 152nd and South Africa ranks 155th of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, British Virgin Islands averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | British Virgin Islands | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.39 | 10.23 | 1.84 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 9.57 | 9.17 | 0.4 | British Virgin Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, British Virgin Islands or South Africa?
- British Virgin Islands, at 10.5 against 9.6 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between British Virgin Islands and South Africa?
- 0.9, with British Virgin Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for British Virgin Islands and South Africa?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do British Virgin Islands and South Africa rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 152nd and South Africa ranks 155th 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.