French Polynesia vs Vanuatu: Terrestrial protected areas
French Polynesia
5.6
in 2025
Vanuatu
4.8
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
178th
Vanuatu rank
181st
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- French Polynesia
- Vanuatu
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 5.6 against 4.8 in Vanuatu, a difference of 0.8.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 1.2 times Vanuatu's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Vanuatu ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 178th and Vanuatu ranks 181st of 213 countries.
Vanuatu has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.87 | 4.2 | 2.33 | Vanuatu |
| 2020s | 2.57 | 4.3 | 1.73 | Vanuatu |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, French Polynesia or Vanuatu?
- French Polynesia, at 5.6 against 4.8 in Vanuatu as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between French Polynesia and Vanuatu?
- 0.8, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Vanuatu?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do French Polynesia and Vanuatu rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- French Polynesia ranks 178th and Vanuatu ranks 181st 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.