France vs Spain: Terrestrial protected areas
France
28.8
in 2025
Spain
28.1
in 2025
France rank
44th
Spain rank
47th
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- France
- Spain
How they compare
France currently reports 28.8 against 28.1 in Spain, a difference of 0.7.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Spain ahead.
France ranks 44th and Spain ranks 47th of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.79 | 28.27 | 2.49 | Spain |
| 2020s | 28.25 | 28.1 | 0.15 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, France or Spain?
- France, at 28.8 against 28.1 in Spain as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between France and Spain?
- 0.7, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Spain?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do France and Spain rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- France ranks 44th and Spain ranks 47th 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.