Burkina Faso biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Burkina Faso: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Burkina Faso | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 16.8% | 2025 | #75 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 12.3% | 2024 | #152 of 209 | 31.1% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Burkina Faso population
Biodiversity in nearby countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania