Ireland vs Nigeria: Terrestrial protected areas
Ireland
14.2
in 2025
Nigeria
13.9
in 2025
Ireland rank
130th
Nigeria rank
133rd
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Ireland
- Nigeria
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 14.2 against 13.9 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.3.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 130th and Nigeria ranks 133rd of 213 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14.39 | 13.9 | 0.4857 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 14.37 | 13.9 | 0.4667 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Ireland or Nigeria?
- Ireland, at 14.2 against 13.9 in Nigeria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Ireland and Nigeria?
- 0.3, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Nigeria?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Nigeria rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Ireland ranks 130th and Nigeria ranks 133rd 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.