French Polynesia vs Vanuatu: Share of land area that is protected
French Polynesia
5.6%
in 2025
Vanuatu
4.8%
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
178th
Vanuatu rank
181st
Share of land area that is protected 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 | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | Vanuatu |
| 2020s | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | Vanuatu |
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 Vanuatu?
- French Polynesia, at 5.6% against 4.8% in Vanuatu as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of land area that is protected 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 share of land area that is protected?
- French Polynesia ranks 178th and Vanuatu ranks 181st of 213 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Protected Planet WDPA and WD-OECM data, UNEP-WCMC and IUCN, via World Bank (2026) β 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
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.