French Polynesia vs Mauritius: Terrestrial protected areas
French Polynesia
5.6
in 2025
Mauritius
5
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
178th
Mauritius rank
180th
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- French Polynesia
- Mauritius
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 5.6 against 5 in Mauritius, a difference of 0.6.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 1.1 times Mauritius's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Mauritius ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 178th and Mauritius ranks 180th of 213 countries.
Mauritius has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Mauritius | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.87 | 4.64 | 2.77 | Mauritius |
| 2020s | 2.57 | 4.8 | 2.23 | Mauritius |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, French Polynesia or Mauritius?
- French Polynesia, at 5.6 against 5 in Mauritius as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between French Polynesia and Mauritius?
- 0.6, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Mauritius?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do French Polynesia and Mauritius rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- French Polynesia ranks 178th and Mauritius ranks 180th 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.