Protected nature on land in the Netherlands: lower than in 13 of the 26 other EU countries

Protected nature on land in 2023, in percent of land area. Netherlands: 26.5; EU average: 26.4. Highest: Bulgaria (44.2); lowest: Finland (13.4).

Source: Eurostat, dataset sdg_15_20 (Surface of the terrestrial protected areas) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026Open the table Single block

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Protected nature on land in the Netherlands: lower than in 13 of the 26 other EU countries

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