Mozambique vs Oman: Share of land area that is protected
Mozambique
29.5%
in 2025
Oman
28.9%
in 2025
Mozambique rank
40th
Oman rank
43rd
Share of land area that is protected over time
- Mozambique
- Oman
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 29.5% against 28.9% in Oman, a difference of 0.6%.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Mozambique has been ahead every year.
Mozambique ranks 40th and Oman ranks 43rd of 213 countries.
Mozambique has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.1% | 3.7% | 16.4% | Mozambique |
| 2020s | 29.5% | 10.8% | 18.7% | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of land area that is protected, Mozambique or Oman?
- Mozambique, at 29.5% against 28.9% in Oman as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of land area that is protected between Mozambique and Oman?
- 0.6%, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Oman?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do Mozambique and Oman rank globally for share of land area that is protected?
- Mozambique ranks 40th and Oman ranks 43rd 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.