Laos vs Saudi Arabia: Terrestrial protected areas
Laos
18.8
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
18.5
in 2025
Laos rank
95th
Saudi Arabia rank
97th
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Laos
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Laos currently reports 18.8 against 18.5 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.3.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Laos ranks 95th and Saudi Arabia ranks 97th of 213 countries.
Laos has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.7 | 16.09 | 0.6143 | Laos |
| 2020s | 18.78 | 11.17 | 7.62 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Laos or Saudi Arabia?
- Laos, at 18.8 against 18.5 in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Laos and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.3, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Saudi Arabia?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Laos and Saudi Arabia rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Laos ranks 95th and Saudi Arabia ranks 97th 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.