South Korea vs Kuwait: Share of land area that is protected
South Korea
17.7%
in 2025
Kuwait
17.1%
in 2025
South Korea rank
102nd
Kuwait rank
105th
Share of land area that is protected over time
- South Korea
- Kuwait
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 17.7% against 17.1% in Kuwait, a difference of 0.6%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Kuwait ahead.
South Korea ranks 102nd and Kuwait ranks 105th of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Kuwait in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Kuwait | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.2% | 18.0% | 7.8% | Kuwait |
| 2020s | 17.1% | 17.1% | 0.1% | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of land area that is protected, South Korea or Kuwait?
- South Korea, at 17.7% against 17.1% in Kuwait as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of land area that is protected between South Korea and Kuwait?
- 0.6%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Kuwait?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Kuwait rank globally for share of land area that is protected?
- South Korea ranks 102nd and Kuwait ranks 105th 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.