Ghana vs South Sudan: Share of land area that is protected
Ghana
15.3%
in 2025
South Sudan
15.4%
in 2025
Ghana rank
124th
South Sudan rank
123rd
Share of land area that is protected over time
- Ghana
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 15.4% against 15.3% in Ghana, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 124th and South Sudan ranks 123rd of 213 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.1% | 16.1% | 1.1% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 14.9% | 15.5% | 0.6% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of land area that is protected, Ghana or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 15.4% against 15.3% in Ghana as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of land area that is protected between Ghana and South Sudan?
- 0.1%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Sudan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Ghana and South Sudan rank globally for share of land area that is protected?
- Ghana ranks 124th and South Sudan ranks 123rd 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.