Malaysia vs Nigeria: Terrestrial protected areas
Malaysia
13.3
in 2025
Nigeria
13.9
in 2025
Malaysia rank
136th
Nigeria rank
133rd
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Malaysia
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 13.9 against 13.3 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.6.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 136th and Nigeria ranks 133rd of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 1 and Nigeria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.1 | 13.9 | 5.2 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 13.3 | 13.9 | 0.6 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Malaysia or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 13.9 against 13.3 in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Malaysia and Nigeria?
- 0.6, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Nigeria?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Malaysia and Nigeria rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Malaysia ranks 136th 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.