India vs Iran: Share of land area that is protected
India
7.7%
in 2025
Iran
7.8%
in 2025
India rank
169th
Iran rank
168th
Share of land area that is protected over time
- India
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 7.8% against 7.7% in India, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
India ranks 169th and Iran ranks 168th of 213 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.0% | 8.0% | 2.0% | Iran |
| 2020s | 7.3% | 8.5% | 1.2% | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of land area that is protected, India or Iran?
- Iran, at 7.8% against 7.7% in India as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of land area that is protected between India and Iran?
- 0.1%, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Iran?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do India and Iran rank globally for share of land area that is protected?
- India ranks 169th and Iran ranks 168th 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.