How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Puerto Rico?

13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.

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.

French Polynesia vs Puerto Rico: Share of land area that is protected

French Polynesia

5.6%

in 2025

Puerto Rico

6.6%

in 2025

French Polynesia rank

178th

Puerto Rico rank

177th

Share of land area that is protected over time

French Polynesia
Puerto Rico

How they compare

Puerto Rico currently reports 6.6% against 5.6% in French Polynesia, a difference of 1.0%.

That makes Puerto Rico's figure about 1.2 times French Polynesia's.

Across all 13 years both countries report, Puerto Rico has been ahead every year.

French Polynesia ranks 178th and Puerto Rico ranks 177th of 213 countries.

Puerto Rico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	French Polynesia	Puerto Rico	Difference	Ahead
2010s	1.9%	7.4%	5.6%	Puerto Rico
2020s	2.6%	7.0%	4.4%	Puerto Rico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of land area that is protected, French Polynesia or Puerto Rico?: Puerto Rico, at 6.6% against 5.6% in French Polynesia as of 2025.
What is the difference in share of land area that is protected between French Polynesia and Puerto Rico?: 1.0%, with Puerto Rico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Puerto Rico?: 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
How do French Polynesia and Puerto Rico rank globally for share of land area that is protected?: French Polynesia ranks 178th and Puerto Rico ranks 177th 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

Indicator: Share of land area that is protected
Unit: % of total land area
Source: Protected Planet WDPA and WD-OECM data, UNEP-WCMC and IUCN, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 213 places, 2,746 data points, 2013–2025
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

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.