Jamaica vs Pakistan: Share of land area that is protected
Jamaica
19.9%
in 2025
Pakistan
19.1%
in 2025
Jamaica rank
90th
Pakistan rank
93rd
Share of land area that is protected over time
- Jamaica
- Pakistan
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 19.9% against 19.1% in Pakistan, a difference of 0.8%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Jamaica has been ahead every year.
Jamaica ranks 90th and Pakistan ranks 93rd of 213 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.9% | 12.3% | 3.6% | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 18.6% | 14.6% | 4.1% | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of land area that is protected, Jamaica or Pakistan?
- Jamaica, at 19.9% against 19.1% in Pakistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of land area that is protected between Jamaica and Pakistan?
- 0.8%, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Pakistan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Jamaica and Pakistan rank globally for share of land area that is protected?
- Jamaica ranks 90th and Pakistan ranks 93rd 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.