Ireland vs Nigeria: Share of land area that is protected
Ireland
14.2%
in 2025
Nigeria
13.9%
in 2025
Ireland rank
130th
Nigeria rank
133rd
Share of land area that is protected 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 | 14.4% | 13.9% | 0.5% | Ireland |
| 2020s | 14.4% | 13.9% | 0.5% | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of land area that is protected, Ireland or Nigeria?
- Ireland, at 14.2% against 13.9% in Nigeria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of land area that is protected 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 share of land area that is protected?
- Ireland ranks 130th and Nigeria ranks 133rd 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.